By Belle Ogrodowski You cannot fully understand what addiction feels like unless you have walked down that road —and the same applies for the loved ones of the addicted. From the addict’s perspective, once we have become addicted to a substance, everything in us wants to get – and to be – sober, but we … Read more
Women suffering from addiction and Women in Recovery Men and women have different needs during recovery. Addiction affects all people the same in some ways and much different in other ways. For example, men are more likely to suffer addiction overall, but women are more likely to telescope from normal usage to abuse. Also, self-medication … Read more
September is National Recovery Month, a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)-sponsored event that boosts awareness and comprehension of mental and substance use disorders, and honors the individuals living in recovery. Â National Recovery Month (AKA Recovery Month) is held each September to teach Americans that substance use treatment, as well as mental … Read more
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September and sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. Click here to read more about … Read more
