Opioid Crisis: Wins and Losses
In a polarized world, the Opioid Crisis is unifying. It’s one of the only issues to be mentioned in State...
What Role Does Forgiveness Play in Addiction Recovery?
Addicts undergo a great deal of pain during the recovery process. Guilt, shame, anger, disappointment, and regret are just a...
Highlights from National Survey Reveal Scope of Drug Use among LGBTQ Population
It’s widely known that the LGBTQ population is especially vulnerable to drug use, misuse, and addiction. However, the specifics change...
Anxiety: A love story
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW What if I told you that it was anxiety that’s kept most of the human...
Is Telehealth a Good Option for Addiction Treatment?
While the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of the value of telehealth services, this technology -- and its usefulness --...
Building Recovery Momentum
By Sarah Surrey, LCSW "Inertia: a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion...
How Does Partial Hospitalization Work in Addiction Treatment?
Just as addiction is multi-faceted, so is its treatment. Substance abuse treatments are anything but one-size-fits-all. Not only are a...
How to Help a Loved One after a Relapse
When someone you love suffers a relapse and begins abusing drugs or alcohol again after a period of sobriety, it’s...
Drug Interaction Guide for Methadone and HIV Meds
Approximately 128 people in the United States die every day as a result of overdosing on opioids, according to the...
Stages of Family Recovery
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW It was the mid-1990’s. The field of addiction studies was solidly on its feet, moving...
