There is an epidemic of cocaine and meth overdoses among veterans that has grown alongside the opioid crisis. Combination overdoses involving both methamphetamine and cocaine often turn deadly. Deaths involving…
Many veterans live with symptoms of PTSD like depression and anxiety. When people first get sober, they often find that their emotions feel like they’re running haywire. Recognizing feelings is…
Nurses have been facing a silent epidemic of colleagues addicted to drugs they should be dispensing. Substance use disorders occur in all walks of life, but people in the healthcare…
Family members often support their loved ones’ recovery journey, but sometimes there are complicated emotions that arise from it. Sometimes, it’s sometimes difficult to get them on board (or to…
Among the many public-facing jobs, police officers often get the most scrutiny for how they do their jobs. Law enforcement officers are usually the first people on the scene of…
Demi Lovato turned heads recently by talking publicly about her struggles with substance use and her "lifestyle choice" of being "California sober." Her definition of "California sober" is a person…
It’s that time of year again – spring is coming, and the warm weather tempts us. But things are still pretty different this year. Typically, spring is a time to…
COVID-19 has stressed out a lot of relationships. Many people have had a lot to deal with. For many of us, our relationships look different this year. Recent economic hardships…
Are you worried about somebody you love right now? The pandemic, the end of the holiday season, and social unrest have caused a roller coaster of both worries and emotions.…