How To Maintain Proper Mental Health  During A Season of Isolation & Lockdown By Ariana Lobo As Americans, we are no longer strangers to mental illness. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health disorder every year. Even more alarming, 1 in 6 U.S. …

  When it comes to sobriety, birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, and other milestone celebrations can be incredibly triggering. However, there are still many preventive steps you can take to support yourself—and others—during these events. Below, we’ll go over some of our best tips, ideas, and activities for your milestones without alcohol. In today’s culture, celebrating …

Enjoying your free time while remaining sober isn’t impossible, in fact, there is a growing list of destinations that are ideal for planning sober vacations. From all-inclusive vacations for non-drinkers to sober retreats and areas where drinking simply isn’t a big part of the culture, we’re sharing our favorite spots for sober vacations, plus tips …

There’s been increased awareness in recent years over the teen vaping epidemic, but how does vaping affect teens—especially when it comes to their mental health? Today’s teens are more likely to use e-cigarettes than normal cigarettes, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. And rates of vaping among teens has jumped remarkably, with 42.5% …

In understanding how to overcome opioid addiction, it’s important to know exactly what you’re working with in terms of the drugs involved. In this article, we’ll discuss the facts and figures behind fentanyl and carfentanil—two of the most harmful synthetic drugs fueling the country’s opioid epidemic—as well as the signs that someone may be addicted. …

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is here and it’s a great opportunity to revisit the differences between men’s and women’s mental health and shine a light on mental disorders in male-identified individuals — and substance abuse in particular. In the United States, 9% of men report daily feelings of anxiety or depression, according to the …

The new treatment center offers both mental health and substance abuse treatment services. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (New Haven, CT) — According to a recent report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in the year of 2017, there were a total of 955 overdose deaths involving opioids in Connecticut – a rate of 27.7 deaths …

Ask how many veterans have PTSD and you may be shocked by the answer. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 11-20 out of every 100 veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder — a number that is both overwhelming and, unfortunately, not always acknowledged to the degree that it should be. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

The steps to recovery from addiction are different for everyone. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment path, every recovering individual can benefit from a holistic approach that prioritizes the mind, body, and soul. There exists a one-and-done mentality when it comes to recovery or rehabilitation. Peaceful getaways up-state or blissful retreats atop tranquil beaches are …

By Ariana Lobo The holidays are a time of celebration and community. Yet for those individuals in recovery, particularly those recovering from alcoholism, the holidays can represent a time of great struggle, stress or even anxiety. Consistently encountering environments that are prone to have alcohol, can lead such individuals into harmful situations with lasting outcomes. …