7 ways to tell your new partner you are sober
Telling a new partner that you’re sober can be a difficult and nerve-wracking conversation to have. It can be hard...
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse – Help for Victims
If you are being abused, help is available. The shocking thing about being in an abusive relationship is that the...
Detransitioners Often Face Loss of Support by LGBT+ Community
Overview: “Detransitioning” is a difficult and controversial issue in the LGBT+ community. Although rare, medical providers, including rehab centers, should...
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...
Anxiety: A love story
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW What if I told you that it was anxiety that’s kept most of the human...
How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
Scientists say the Cascade of Care model may offer new hope for the treatment of OUD. How a Care Model...
Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
With suicide rates rising across the country, understanding the factors that contribute to it is an essential part of reversing...
LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
The research is in. Substance use and misuse are more prevalent among sexual minorities. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
An estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. have chronic pain. That’s 20.4 percent of the population, according to a...
Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
LGBT community members experience many stresses. In the case of addicts, protecting their health and wellness often means addressing co-occurring...
