Cool and Healthy Foods for June 2022
With the sounds of ice cream trucks coming down the street, children giggling in the playground, and the breeze being the perfect about of crisp and refreshing, we can finally say it’s summertime. Read More
Category: Living in Recovery
The 2022 National Drug Control Strategy to Address the Overdose Epidemic
As of April 2022, approximately 106,854 Americans throughout the country have lost their lives to a drug overdose. As a response, on April 21st, 2022, President Biden had sent his Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy, which would deliver on the call to action in the President’s Unity Agenda through a whole-of-government approach to overcome the overdose epidemic. Read More
The Importance of Finding Acceptance on My Mental Health Journey | Nami Guest Post
Acceptance.
In one word, that is how I cope with mental illness and the emotional journey to find effective treatment. Read More
LGBTQI+ Youth – Like All Americans, They Deserve Evidence-Based Care | Samhsa Guest Post
“Affirming a transgender child’s identity is one of the best things a parent, teacher, or doctor can do to help keep children from harm….” President Biden Read More
Subtle Signs of Relapse You May Not Be Aware Of
No matter how far you are into your recovery, triggers are inevitable. Life can get stressful, and it’s important to recognize the people, places, or situations that might exacerbate substance cravings. Read More
Early Intervention Can Save Lives | Nami Guest Post
The first three months of 2022 has been riddled with stories and statistics of young people struggling. And we just don’t seem to see an end to it. Read More
Knowing and Managing My Triggers | Nami Guest Post
Recently I was watching one of my favorite movies, “A Few Good Men.” I had been a fan of the movie, a legal drama about marines, even before I joined the army. It features incredible performances from its A-list cast and a good “twist and turn” storyline. At one point in the movie, two marines participate in a hazing incident in which they are ordered to put a tainted rag down another marine’s throat and tape his mouth shut. Read More
Just The Facts: Friend in Recovery? How to Have Their Back | Safe Project
“JUST THE FACTS” is a series focused on substance use and mental health written especially for young adults and their parents. It’s easy to understand and judgment-free, giving young adults just the facts they need to help them make informed choices. Read More
The First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day
It has recently been announced by a broad coalition of nonprofit organizations, major corporations, government agencies, and schools – such as Google, Snap, Meta, the Ad Council, Shatterproof, and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) – that they will officially be launching the first National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10, 2022. Read More
Relapse
On Friday he said: “I’m done with this vaping shit. I don’t wanna smoke anymore.” I told him, “If you need support or someone to hold you accountable let me know.” He didn’t respond. Read More
Unpacking the Undeniable Benefits of the Sober Curious Movement
Alcohol consumption is on the rise, with some statistics showing that excessive drinking has risen by 21% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you don’t struggle with alcoholism, drinking beyond moderated amounts can result in serious consequences. Read More
Spirituality and The Science of Recovery
In his 1977 film Annie Hall, Woody Allen’s character, Alvy Singer, says to the title character, played by Diane Keaton, “I’ve spent fifteen years in therapy. I’m gonna give him one more year, and then I’m going to Lourdes.” (The famous Roman Catholic healing site in France.) Read More