Teenagers are in an exceptionally rough time in their life, and they often claim that we’ve forgotten what it means to be a teen. We haven’t forgotten, we’ve just accepted that that was a small portion of our life and wasn’t nearly as important as we thought it was at the time. But how do…
What timer is used to bring awareness to a variety of different issues our nation faces. In the United States, September is children’s eye health and safety month, and on a worldwide level, September is used to bring awareness to Sickle Cell disease. However, as the Nationwide opioid epidemic is still ravaging the country, and…
As with most other things regarding technology or, we haven’t even realized the full extent of Technology use when it comes to mental health and addiction. Inherently we know that technology use is fine, but the technology of use is not. But the presence of technology doesn’t appear as an issue, the same way that…
As much as someone can develop an addiction to food, sex, and naturally occurring stimulants such as caffeine, people can also develop a physical dependence on non-naturally occurring substances. Many people, particularly older generations, struggle to identify the nature of physical dependence. It’s often seen as though if it’s not air, food, or water, then…
Spiritual development is often one of those things that is often scoffed at, particularly when people are new to recovery. However, it doesn’t stop most of the rehabilitation programs across the nation from having a heavy emphasis on spiritual connection, development, and intrapersonal growth. Even rehabilitation centers and programs that aren’t faith-based will call spiritual…
If you know someone who has fallen into addiction from a habit-forming medication, you have probably asked the question, “why aren’t doctors more responsible when prescribing?” it’s a fair question because, for many people, a doctor or prescription is the only way to access these drugs. And even with this prescription barrier, opioids are one…
Even as some stay-at-home orders are lifted, people in recovery everywhere are still suffering. Even people who have been sober for decades are starting to the white knuckle as they lose access to resources that have kept them on the straight and narrow. A common term known amongst the recovery community is white-knuckling. White knuckling…
Tons of people are stuck at home and dealing with addiction on their own. However, addiction, like domestic abuse and depression, thrives in isolation. You have no one to criticize or point out the state of your body whenever you pick up your drug of choice. It gives many addicts the freedom to use as…
The autism spectrum is vast, but researchers are finding that many people who fall on the spectrum also suffer from addiction. That addiction can come with, including any great variety of drugs. But ultimately, the need for treatment is the same. You need someone to help you overcome and manage your addiction with the understanding…
So many teens need help getting sober, and the result when they don’t get the help early is a lifetime of battling addiction. As a teen, your mind is still developing, and it’s not too late to continue that vital development, although you may have an increased struggle in overcoming this challenge in your life….