Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) requires more than just achieving sobriety. Similarly, recovery from mental health disorders requires more than treating problematic symptoms. Simply put, the road to recovery is a lifelong journey that calls individuals to address any barriers that keep them from achieving and sustaining complete wellness. Treatment is meant to help […]

As humans, we are all unique. Although we can be grouped based on defining characteristics, we must remember that we all come from different backgrounds and have diverse life experiences. When someone receives treatment for their mental health or substance addiction, their individuality must be prioritized. A treatment center should not define a person solely […]

How do you cope with losing a loved one and the accompanying grief? Most people do not give grief much thought until they experience a significant loss in their life. And unfortunately, grief hits hard. Some may argue that there is no measurement to gauge suffering.  Each human dealing with loss processes their grief separately […]

How is trauma connected with substance abuse? Some might think it is because a person who has experienced trauma is more likely to succumb to substance abuse than someone who has never had trauma. Others might feel one who uses substances is more likely to be affected by trauma than a person that does not […]