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Addiction recovery requires so much more than clearing drugs and alcohol from the body - it also involves healing the mind and spirit from the devastating effects of substance abuse. Unfortunately, discussing personal issues and past trauma can be scary, and many people struggle to open up completely with their…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this important month, the mental health and addiction community work to spread a message of inclusion, encourage awareness of mental illness and addiction, and teach the public ways to support their own mental health.[1] The biggest goal of having a month devoted to…

Addiction affects millions of people in the United States and affects every aspect of their health, social lives, and communities. As we begin to understand the issue of addiction more fully, it has become clear that simply treating a person’s body is not enough. While detox is important, it is…

Family relationships can be complex, especially when one or more family members are struggling with addiction. Watching a loved one suffer consequences as a result of their substance abuse isn’t easy, and living with an addict or alcoholic can be even harder. And, people who struggle with addiction often get…