Let’s get down to brass tacks: for most people, substance abuse is not a well-understood disease. Getting help feels daunting and foreign. Loved ones often…
Holidays have a way of reminding us about the long-term cost of substance abuse. As the itch to use occupies our minds through holiday gatherings,…
Chronic substance abuse is unique among diseases because it has such a harrowing effect on not only the individual, but the family as well. The…
With the opioid epidemic in full swing, we urge all our readers to spread the word: Narcan over the counter is now available. Narcan is…
It’s been painful for us to read news outlets buzzing about opiate addiction in wake of the White House’s announcement last week. We agree that…
A panicked lump in your throat starts swelling. Your buddy just took a big enough hit that he’s slumped over and unresponsive. Your eyes dart…
Some problems seem too abstract to fix easily, so we resort to mental shortcuts instead. Unfortunately, this bad habit of deferring difficult/work-intensive decisions (like, say,…
Recovery is not a destination, it’s a journey. A hallmark of long journeys is the toolbox that helps propel you through life’s daily routines and…
STOP! Collaborate and listen… okay, but like, seriously. Not in a bad 90’s rap way. More like a shhh, your body is trying to speak…
Imagine yourself as a cozy human burrito. Softly enveloped in comforting blankets that wash away the fear and anxiety that tug at your soul. It’s…