Unfortunately, they do not teach “Mental Health 101” when you are a child. No one ever taught me how to cope when I was feeling distressed. At a young age, I did not know how to ask myself vital questions such as, “Do I need to change my situation or do I need to find […]
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & the Transition to Sobriety
A Building Block in Recovery (MAT) An estimated 2 million people had an opioid use disorder in 2018 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers seem to be climbing again, along with the overdose rates usually involving prescription pain medication containing opiates and heroin. Taking an aggressive approach to saving lives and leading those […]
Don’t be Tricked by Tianeptine or Seduced by Spice
“Legal” doesn’t mean safe and will only cheat yourself onto a harder road toward recovery. We have recently written about the ongoing opioid epidemic and how it has been growing throughout the pandemic. As we react to this increase in overdoses and deaths due to prescription drugs and controlled substances, new alternatives are cropping up […]
Loving the Addict Until They Learn to Love Themselves
Loving the Addict Until They Learn to Love Themselves Nicole Brewer’s Story takes you down the path of redemption, forgiveness, and self-love while on her journey to recovery. Nicole’s journey and nine years of sobriety is proof that recovery is a choice and worth every lesson and blessing that comes your way! “Loving an Addict […]
Overdose Deaths on the Rise Across the Nation
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented challenges for all of us. People who misuse substances are particularly vulnerable right now. They are having to find new ways to stay connected to their networks of support while unable to visit with everyone personally. People are staying home, they are isolated and they do not have […]
Maintaining Sobriety Through the Holiday Season
Do What is Best For You and Your Loved Ones Welcome to the holiday season! The time of love, laughter, family get-togethers, parties, and seasonal activities every time you turn around. We look forward to the holiday season every year and we should. It can also be a very stressful time of year, especially for […]
