Deaths from a drug overdose in the United States remain high. For example, in 2019, the nation saw over 70,630 deaths caused by drug overdose. This figure has increased nearly every year since 1999. The most common drugs include opioids and psychostimulants such as methamphetamine. Not only is this unfortunate trend picking up among young … Read more
If you struggle with sleep problems as well as depression, you are not alone in this difficult experience. Many people have the dual conditions of sleep deprivation and depression. Why do these two conditions tend to appear at the same time? How do you break the cycle of sleep deprivation and depression when these two … Read more
Achieving sobriety takes hard work, and even more work to maintain it. Maintaining sobriety requires honesty, humility, and strong accountability structures. Holding yourself accountable for decisions regarding addiction and recovery might not be a common suggestion you hear, but it’s just as important as external accountability. Recovery experts generally avoid attributing addiction to personal choices … Read more
If you are a parent who has gone through addiction treatment, chances are you have missed precious time with your children while you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As you achieve sobriety and decide to live a healthier lifestyle from now on, it is important to rekindle and repair family relationships. Among … Read more
Do you know the benefits of keeping a recovery journal? It is a helpful way to verbalize your emotions and unload the stress in life. By getting in touch with yourself, you can become more grounded in reality. Journaling has been proven to be an effective aid to long-term recovery. What Types of Journaling Can … Read more
Mental health problems among children are real, especially after the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Not many parents seek professional diagnosis or treatment, though. Untreated mental health issues may disrupt a child’s academic achievement and social life in school. They also tend to have a higher risk for substance use disorder when approaching adolescence. Parents are in … Read more
Did you know that the best way to prevent relapse after addiction treatment is to be educated about what relapse is to the best of your abilities? The more you know about this “enemy,” the higher chance you have in the fight against it. That is why having a solid relapse-prevention plan is so important, … Read more
In the past few years, racial conflicts and traumatic events have led to an increase in mental health problems among black people, indigenous people, and people of color (collectively known as BIPOC) in the United States. Race-based trauma is a particular form of trauma because it comes from the daily manifestations of systemic racism and … Read more
Not everyone who’s gone through addiction treatment knows the importance of watching out for triggers after treatment. This lack of alertness has many contributing factors. One is overconfidence. Some people think that after reaching sobriety after weeks of hard work, they are safe from relapse. Another reason is ignorance about what might be triggering in … Read more
Women in their forties and fifties may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression without being able to identify the causes or develop coping strategies. Menopause or other hormonal changes related to a woman’s menstrual cycle is a common cause of depression. Read on to understand more. Symptoms of Depression During Perimenopause Clinically diagnosed depression refers … Read more
