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Oct 15, 2025
Nicotine addiction is one of the most prevalent and underestimated substance use disorders in the United States, affecting millions despite decades of public health campaigns aimed at reducing nicotine…
Oct 9, 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025: A Path to Healing for Addictio…
Every October 10th, World Mental Health Day reminds us of a universal truth: mental health is health. For millions of Americans, challenges such as to depression,…
Sep 14, 2025
What Sobriety Means in 2025: Evolving Perspectives on Recove…
Sobriety and addiction recovery is undergoing a profound, evidence-based transformation. What once meant simply avoiding drugs and alcohol has evolved into a comprehensive approach that…
Sep 10, 2025
The Connection Between Addiction, Mental Health, and Suicide…
Over 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2023, representing one death every 11 minutes and establishing suicide as a leading cause…
Jul 28, 2025
Signs of Fentanyl Addiction
Opioids are a medication that is usually prescribed to assist with pain management, especially after surgery. My aunt recently had to undergo a few procedures,…
May 2, 2025
What Is Relapse and What Is It Not?
Relapse is often seen as a step backward in addiction recovery, but it doesn’t erase the progress someone has made. For both those in recovery…
Apr 23, 2025
Contingency Management in Addiction Treatment: Principles, B…
Addiction treatment has evolved significantly over the years, with innovative behavioral therapies offering new solutions to individuals and their families looking to achieve recovery. Among…
Apr 22, 2025
5 Helpful Tips on How to Overcome Social Anxiety Without Alc…
How to Overcome Social Anxiety Without AlcoholSocial anxietyis one of the most common mental health challenges in the United States—affecting over 15 million adults every…
Apr 16, 2025
Spring Renewal: Coming Out of Darkness Days
Recovery is a journey of healing and restoration following periods of disruptive challenges, whether from substance use disorders (addictions), mental health conditions, trauma, or other…
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