by Megan
Alternatives to Opioids: Managing Pain
Millions of Americans who suffer from pain each year seek out relief for it. Many rely on prescription opioids to help them get relief. Their pain may emanate f …
Our Blog
by Megan
5 Ways to Reduce Alcohol Cravings
Getting sober after battling alcohol use disorder is quite the accomplishment. It is one that not everyone gets the opportunity to realize. Chances are that if …
by Megan
Symptoms of Secondary Trauma and How it Contributes to Substance Abuse
Trauma is something that many people find to be inescapable. In fact, approximately 70% of all Americans experience at least one traumatic event in their lifeti …
by Megan
Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Los Angeles
Medication-assisted treatment in Los Angeles offers individuals who struggle with opioid use disorder a combination of pharmacological and therapeutic treatment …
by Megan
Signs of High Functioning Depression
High functioning depression is a form of depression that often gets lost in the mix. That is because when people think of depression, they often think of the st …
by Megan
Benefits of DBT for Mental Health
DBT has long been a highly effective form of therapeutic treatment for those grappling with the symptoms of several mental health conditions, ranging from borde …
by Megan
How Adventure Therapy Can Help Young Adult Addiction
You might be wondering how adventure therapy can help young adult addiction. Young adults can benefit significantly from adventure therapy, especially given the …
by Megan
Why is Community in Recovery Important?
Despite establishing a community in recovery, it is a common misunderstanding for those outside of that community that once a person has gotten sober and into r …
by Megan
Isolation and Alcoholism
Isolation and alcoholism are two things that will always work against each other. Unfortunately, millions of alcoholics find themselves lonelier than they have …
by Megan
Trauma and Transgender Individuals
Waking up in 2021 is much different than waking up in 2011. And in some ways, that is amazing, inspiring, and incredible. But in other ways, it is a stark remin …
by Megan
How Long Does Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Last?
The first step in recovering from a substance use disorder is often detoxing from any and all mind-altering substances that have been abused. Not everyone who b …
by Megan
The Connection Between Anxiety and Substance Abuse
Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, impacting approximately 40 million people. Those who live with anxiety on a daily basis understa …
