Signs Your Liver is Healing from Alcohol
26Jun
20Jun
What Happens After a 1st Failed Drug Test on Probation?
Getting Help to Avoid Incarceration for Substance Use
Unfortunately, the reality of substance use is that relapses can happen from time to time. The important thing is that you get back up and keep trying to live your life in recovery. There is a more serious risk if you face a...
14Jun
Books About Grief: Six Worthy Choices
Our Top Reading Materials for the Grieving Process
Grief is something that affects us all at some point. No matter how prepared we are for it, it can come as a crushing blow. While the death of a loved one will always be difficult, there are ways that we can come...
23May
Is Blue Meth Real?
What is Blue Meth?
While it may sound like a made-up concept, the form of meth called “blue meth” is actually real. Of course, it is a relatively new type of meth, which is why many people may not have yet heard of it. Traditional meth is typically clear in appearance...
18May
Coolio Overdose: The Real Story
From Gangsta’s Paradise to a Tragic Death
On September 28, 2022, the hip-hop rapper Coolio died from an accidental drug overdose. He was found dead at his friend’s home in Los Angeles, a city well-known for its history of drug and alcohol abuse. As a gifted artist, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. produced...
07May
What are the 5 Principles of Trauma Informed Care?
The Foundation for Effective Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Do you know what the 5 principles of trauma informed care are? In this article, we explore all of the aspects of trauma informed care. By the end of this article, you'll have a good understanding of what are the 5 principles...
30Apr
What is PTS?
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress (PTS)
Even if you haven't personally experienced trauma, you've probably heard of the mental health condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, you may not know that post-traumatic stress (PTS) is a different form of this mental illness. So, what is PTS? PTS is a normal reaction...
22Apr
Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Adults
Knowing When to Seek Help for Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma is a complex and sensitive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked or ignored, which can exacerbate its damaging consequences. Studies show that the signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults are quite prevalent:...
16Apr
Journal Prompts for Addiction Recovery
How to Make the Most of an Addiction Recovery Journal
When you start your recovery journey, you will likely find that you have a whole toolbox of new coping skills to implement. One of the best options in the addiction recovery process is journaling because it allows you to reflect on...
21Feb
