Every year, the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) advertises a nationwide campaign called Alcohol Awareness Month. Throughout April, we challenge drinkers and…
Spirituality and spiritual practices are common components of addiction treatment programs. Perhaps it’s not so surprising due to recovery’s emphasis on mental wellness and caring…
The effects of mental illness on an individual look as varied as the people that have them. Unmanaged mental illness can wreak havoc on your…
Social media was designed with one goal in mind — connection. Online, connective spaces allow people to catch up with friends and stay up-to-date with…
When you’re dealing with trauma, it’s essential to have the right tools to help you recover. Physical trauma solutions are pretty straightforward — get stitches…
When you set an intention, you’re taking control of yourself by telling yourself how you’re going to go about your day. Intentions are a way…
The benefits of exercise on mental health are well-documented in studies from all over the world. Exercise is also thought to have benefits for people…
In adolescence especially, peers are a person’s number one external influence. They consciously and unconsciously teach us how to communicate, our likes and dislikes and…
LGBTQ+ youth are twice as likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol as their heterosexual, cisgender counterparts. This often happens for one of two correlated reasons. LGBTQ+…
You’ve gotten the call that you’ve wanted to avoid — your child has been arrested for drug use or possession. They’re scared and need you…