In light of National Recovery Month, we will focus on two important topics that are not commonly discussed in relation to recovery: forgiveness and the difference between sobriety and recovery....
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Addiction, Mental Health and Unemployment
The COVD-19 pandemic has gravely impacted our mental health and addiction due to unemployment in more ways than one. The majority of individuals are anxious about the unknown, and millions...
Seven Ways to Support a Loved One with Addiction
Suppose you have a friend or relative who is struggling with a substance use disorder. Whether it is alcohol, recreational drugs, or illicit drugs, it can be one of the...
Being an Advocate for the Minority Community
Minority mental health matters “July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental...
Living With PTSD
I have suffered multiple traumas in my life. As a first responder family, we were very aware of how cruel and dark the world can be. In 2013, when my...
Addiction: Progress Not a Cure
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goals requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” -Martin Luther King Addictive...
Men’s Health Month: Masculinity and Mental Health
According to research, men are less likely to seek mental health services compared to their female counterparts. One of the factors that contribute to this underuse of seeking professional help...
Supporting vs. Enabling Someone With PTSD
The biggest mistake and disservice we are doing to our first responders and military is putting a post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, label on any and all...