Humor In The Recovery Process
In recent years, the use of memes and humor has become increasingly prevalent in the recovery community, as these are widely shared on social media platforms. At Quest 2 Recovery, we recognize the importance of seeking professional support and resources in the recovery process while acknowledging that humor can be a valuable tool in the […]
Panic Attacks After Drug Use
Understanding The Connection Between Panic Attacks And Drug Use Panic attacks are episodes of extreme fear accompanied by uncomfortable physical symptoms that can feel especially overwhelming for people struggling with substance use or mental health issues. Panic attacks can be triggered by drug use and withdrawal and often occur out of the blue. Because it […]
Connection Between Mental Problems and Drug Abuse
According to multiple National Population Surveys, there is strong Connection Between Mental Problems and Drug Abuse. People with Drug and alcohol abuse problems tend to have Mental Issues and vice versa. Though these kinds of findings are very few related to youth, but adolescents are prone to these kinds of mental issues. Out of the […]
World Sleep Day: Dangers of Sleeping Pills
World Sleep Day, March 19th, is an annual awareness day designed to educate the general public on the importance of good sleep hygiene and other relevant issues related to sleep, such as medicine, social aspects, driving while fatigued, sleeping pill addiction, and education. Adults are encouraged to have an average of 8-10 uninterrupted hours […]
The Dangers of “Mommy Needs Wine”
Mothers are constantly bombarded by messages that booze, a more than $252-billion-dollar industry in the U.S., is indispensable to our survival as parents. Mommy needs wine to get through the day. Or do we? It’s time to change the narrative around parenthood and alcohol as the “mommy needs wine” culture is growing larger by the […]
Celebrating the New Year in Sobriety
As 2020 comes to an end, and as we gear up to enter 2021, many of us are left feeling confused, empty, stressed, and exhausted as this year has been one of the most challenging years in current history. The global pandemic has taken too many lives and livelihoods to count. Many of us no […]
Addiction Recovery During the Holidays
This holiday season is especially unprecedented as we navigate through a global pandemic. This pandemic has taken lives and livelihoods and has severely damaged the economy while testing everyone’s mental health and sobriety. Addiction recovery during the holidays can be especially challenging as holiday parties and alcohol often surround us and this holiday season is […]
Veterans Day and PTSD: Mental Health Spotlight
Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, is a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the military to protect our country and our people. This historic, patriotic day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, which was the first anniversary of the end of World War I. These heroic […]
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 of hard-working Americans are experiencing a financial crisis after losing their jobs. We are not only mandated to stay home, but we are mandated to […]
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 health, substance use disorders, and minority communities, and to destigmatize mental illness and enhance public awareness of mental illness among affected minority groups across the […]
