What Addicts Wish Their Families Knew
The question isn’t how to get cured, it’s how to live. By the time most people reach out for help...
Why Boredom Is Dangerous to Those with Substance Use Disorders
May 8, 2020
Substance use and boredom can be a vicious cycle. So where does recovery fit into the mix? No one likes...
Dealing with Homophobia in Addiction Treatment
Apr 22, 2020
For LGBTQ addicts, finding the right addiction treatment program is pivotal. Addiction is a complex and personal disease. For each...
Don’t Replace a Drug High with a Sugar High
Mar 27, 2020
Is your sugar habit increasing your risk of opioid addiction? It’s not surprising news that too much sugar is bad...
Process Addictions and Substance Addictions in the Gay Community
Mar 19, 2020
From exercise to food to gambling, process addictions can be just as harmful as substance addictions. Approximately 30 percent of...
Why Your Primary Care Physician Needs to Know about Your Substance Use Disorder
Feb 25, 2020
Whether you have one or five drinks a night, disclosure helps doctors perform their jobs better. From information about their...
10 Common LGBTQ Substances of Abuse
Feb 18, 2020
Sexual identity may increase your risk factors for substance use and addiction. Adults defined as “sexual minority,” e.g., LGBTQ individuals,...
Why Dental Health Matters in Addiction Recovery
Feb 11, 2020
Dental health supports overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, many addicts suffer from poor dental health and its many consequences. Substance...
What Types of Technology Can Help You Fight Addiction?
Feb 4, 2020
Technology offers a myriad of support for people in recovery — if they know where to look, that is. Technology...
Ensuring Sexual Health in LGBTQ Addiction Recovery
Jan 20, 2020
Have you found a substance abuse treatment program that acknowledges the importance of LGBTQ sexual health? A holistic approach to...
