Recovery

Finding Support and Understanding When Struggling with Addiction

Addiction is often misunderstoodBeing in the midst of addictionis incredibly difficult—and though we all learn about substance use disordersin schools and from popular culture, it’s much different

Dating in Recovery

Recovery teaches us how to have loving and honest romantic relationships, but there are reasons for why newcomers in sobriety are advised not to begin dating right away. Many begin their path to sobri

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps You Address and Overcome Cognitive Distortions

The human mind can dream of distant worlds and analyze a flood of stimuli every microsecond. But perhaps its most important job is to protect itself. When you encounter distress or doubt, your brain g

CBD May Help With Recovery from Heroin Addiction

More than just a fadIf you keep up with health trendsyou’ve probably heard of CBD, or cannabidiol, an ingredient in marijuana knownfor its anti-inflammatory effects. Unlike THC, CBD is not an intoxi

Can Peer Mental Health Programs Bridge Access Gaps for Youth?

Youth mental health is one of the most significant challenges we face today. Around the world, <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health#:~:text=Globally%2C%20

Can AI Solve America's Addiction Problem?

Artificial intelligence (AI) transformed healthcare, retail, business, and dozens of other industries. And now, it also promises a brighter future for those struggling with addiction.Those recovering

The Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction

Recovery from addicction is a difficult path, but millions of people have recovered. Different tools provided by programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have helped many people. The