Harm Reduction and MAT: Breaking Down the Myths for Better Healing

We are amidst an epidemic—but this one isn’t caused by a virus or bacterium. Instead, our country is facing a prescription medication and illicit drug overdose epidemic. For context, in 2017, over 47,000 Americans died from an overdose involving opioids. More generally speaking, from October 2020-2021, a record number of 105,000 Americans died from drug overdoses.

Is It Actually Boring to Be Sober?

In the earliest days of your recovery from drug or alcohol dependency, you might run into a roadblock you hadn’t anticipated. It’s boring. Or, at least, it can certainly…

How Long Does It Take to Overcome Addiction

An addiction can be defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disorder characterized by the compulsive need to use a drug or engage in an activity despite any negative consequences….

Learning Self-Acceptance in Recovery

It can be difficult to accept the things about ourselves we don’t like. Perhaps you feel ashamed of certain habits, behavioral patterns, emotions, or even physical features. On the…

Teenage Mental Health: Recognizing the Signs Your Teen Might Benefit from Therapy

The teenage years can be a tumultuous time. It’s the perfect storm of hormones, raging emotions, and distorted perspective, as a child slowly transitions into the teenage years. For…

Preventing Teen Suicide in the Age of Digital Media

While the apparent link between social media use and teen suicide isn’t new, recent statistics indicate that this connection is more significant than we initially realized. More than ever…