Helping a Loved One Seek Treatment
If you have a loved one who is going through a difficult time and needs therapy, it can be incredibly difficult to know how to go about helping. With mental health concerns affecting as many as one in four adults and one in ten children, access to effective care is essential. The good news is that therapy […]
Samuel L. Jackson Talks about Hitting Rock Bottom
Although he has been a successful and beloved actor for decades, Samuel L. Jackson has been through some dark moments in his life that he shared publicly. In a recent interview for a radio show, Jackson spoke candidly about the depths of his past drug addiction and what he went through when he finally hit […]
Run DMC Rapper Darryl McDaniels on Addiction and Depression
Darryl McDaniels, or “DMC” as he is better known, was one of the pioneers of hip hop in the 80s but few know about the struggles he experienced in his past. He recently released his memoir titled “Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide” which chronicles his issues with addiction and depression which led him to […]
Oklahoma Walgreens Taking Steps To Fight the Opioid Crisis
Like much of the United States, Oklahoma is facing an unprecedented levels of substance abuse and deaths from drug overdoses. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that between 2007 and 2012, almost 3,900 people in the state died due to unintentional poisoning, the fifth highest rate in the country. Four out of five of […]
The Differences Between An Addiction And A Compulsion
It can be quite difficult to distinguish between an addiction and compulsive behavior, and this is why misdiagnosing oneself is very common and also quite dangerous. It’s important to be aware of the differences between a compulsion and an addiction so that an individual isn’t misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all, and suffers from the […]
Addiction and Recovery With A Physical Disability
Addiction is something that does not discriminate. It can affect people in any environment, setting, or life experience. Yet, there is no denying that your unique challenges and life experiences can affect what addiction and recovery look like. People with disabilities often struggle with getting the help they need and may face a higher degree […]
Obama and Macklemore Discuss Addiction Awareness
Recently Obama made a presidential address in order to talk to the nation about the need for addiction recovery and awareness. He was joined by Macklemore, a popular hip-hip artist who has had many of his own public struggles with drug addiction. The Seattle-born artist was arrested at only 15 years of age and ended […]
The Need for Dual Diagnosis Care in Prisons
Whenever a person suffers from both a mental illness and an addiction, it is impossible to separate those two issues or to treat one but not the other and expect recovery. The two problems are inextricably linked because substance abuse can exacerbate mental health symptoms and people with psychological disorders often self-medicate with drugs or […]
“The Voice” Winner Alisan Porter Talks About Overcoming Addiction
On May, 24, 2016, Alisan Porter was declared the winner of season 10 of The Voice. For her, it was an incredibly happy and moving moment, of a dream coming true. It was a chance for her to reinvent herself, moving from “former child star” to someone known for her powerful singing voice. Ecstatically, she […]
How Addiction Stereotypes Are Harmful
A stereotype can be defined as a popular belief about a specific group of people that can be either negative or positive, and that affects the way people interact with those groups. Stereotypes are often about groups that are perceived as inferior or superior, or about groups that a person aspires to be a part […]