Triple C, Skittles, Candy, Red Devils–what do all of these seemingly innocuous things have in common? They sound like treats but in truth represent a…
California has once again led the charge in controlling public health. This past election, voters approved Proposition 31. The new California vaping law reaffirms the…
The sting of relapse really sucks. It can hit differently depending on where you are in your sobriety journey. Early recovery feels like very emotionally…
The field of psychology primarily uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) as a standard to diagnose the fallout effects of trauma.…
The holiday season looms ahead. Soon families will travel across the country to gather among loved ones and catch up around elaborate feasts and celebrations.…
Early recovery feels like a rollercoaster. Emotions, which stayed long dormant from drug and alcohol use, typically begin to surface and often cause internal chaos.…
Many addicts in recovery discover that negative self-talk contributes to maladaptive coping behavior and bad habits. Addiction presents a vicious cycle where poor self esteem…
Many individuals in recovery recognize this sobering statistic: according to studies, opioid users in recovery have a 91% relapse rate. That represents the highest among…
Overcoming an alcohol use disorder is an ongoing process, one which can include setbacks. Many people like to talk about recovery as this linear upward…
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage the lives of individuals and families alike in the United States. Fatal overdoses reached a record high in 2021…