Trauma: Are we less tough than we used to be?
“Why are we all so broken? Why is this world so hard, so brutal and unforgiving, that we can’t navigate...
COVID-related Alcohol Use Found Higher Among LGBTQ Population
May 14, 2021
Moving back home during the pandemic has caused stress for many in the LBGTQ community. Overview: LGBTQ individuals have faced...
Methamphetamine Users Are at High Risk of Death from COVID-19
May 7, 2021
Highlights: Habitual methamphetamine use can exacerbate the symptoms of COVID-19 because both conditions affect the lungs and heart. People who...
Sober Celebs: Who they are, and why they did it
May 3, 2021
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Haven’t you heard? Recovery is all the rage. The new black. So cool, in fact,...
COVID Disregard Syndrome Contributing to Substance Abuse Increase
Apr 23, 2021
Overview: With the profound changes COVID-19 has brought into the world has come COVID disregard syndrome, or a belief that...
Types of Care at Drug Treatment Centers
Apr 23, 2021
Many drug treatment centers utilize group counseling sessions. Finding the right rehabilitation center can be a daunting process. Just getting...
What to Expect from Inpatient Drug Rehab
Apr 16, 2021
You’ll encounter various types of therapy during inpatient drug treatment. Entering an inpatient drug rehab program can be an intimidating...
LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults Especially Vulnerable to Cyberbullying
Apr 15, 2021
LGBTQ teens are more vulnerable to substance abuse because of the prevalence of cyberbullying among this population. Somewhere between 4...
Drug Overdoses are at an All-Time High. Is COVID to Blame?
Mar 31, 2021
The COVID pandemic has changed everyone’s lives and added stress that can harm those struggling with substance abuse. The Centers...
How Internalizing Homophobia Can Lead to Suicidality Among LGBTQ
Mar 15, 2021
Family support can help with suicidality. Highlights: Some LGBTQ people with internalized homophobia have negative feelings about their sexuality. Internalized...
