As overdoses soar in rural America, more clinicians are prescribing addiction medications
The number of U.S. health care providers certified to prescribe buprenorphine more than doubled in the past four years...
Understanding Addiction with Dr. Chuck Smith
We're honored this evening to have with us Dr. Chuck Smith, who has written one of the best books that I have read....
Did You Have a Sober October?
For those on the recovery journey, 'Sober October' is often a way to kickstart sobriety....
International Overdose Awareness Day
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is the world’s largest annual campaign...
Recovery Resources Available to You
If you have been in addiction recovery over the past two years, you may feel isolated in the journey....
Recognizing Unhealthy Drinking Patterns
Alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking...
Your brain and body remember trauma differently than other events
Most of what you experience leaves no trace in your memory. Learning new information often requires a lot of effort and repetition—picture studying for a tough exam or mastering the tasks of a new job. It’s easy to forget what you’ve learned, and recalling details of the past can sometimes be challenging. Read The Full Article ...
We Need to Talk About Suicide Prevention
Talking about suicide prevention begins with understanding mental illness. The majority of people who take their lives have an unidentified mental health disorder. Many of those people were unable to share their emotional pain because of the stigma associated with the disease. Read the full story here ...
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
You may have heard the phrase "you can't pour from an empty cup". It's easy to put others before yourself, but you need to take care of yourself too. If you've set up expectations for giving, but not for asking, you may feel trapped when you do need help. Know this: it's not too late to ask for help from others. You don't have to - and can't -...
Don’t take a chance with your mental health
"It couldn't happen to me." "Sure, other people experienced that as trauma, but I'm fine." It's easy to dismiss our own experiences, or sweep them under the table. Not only is this harmful for you, but your friends and family. Even if we don't realize it, our mental health has a direct effect on our lives. It affects how we feel about ourselves, our relationships with others and ultimately how...