You may have heard the term survivor’s guilt and wondered exactly what the phrase means. At its most basic, survivor’s guilt is a mental health condition that can occur after one has experienced a major, upsetting, tragic event and lived…
Transition is defined as a movement, development, or evolution from one form, state, stage, or style to another, a passage that necessarily involves change. By definition, recovery is most certainly a time of transition. Being in transit means different things…
Coping mechanisms range from healthy to risky to deadly. Self-harm is an unhealthy and dangerous way of dealing with emotional and psychological distress and involves the deliberate infliction of pain to the body. The term self-harm or self-mutilation refers to…
According to a 2018 Pew survey, over 85% of Americans view drug addiction as a serious problem in their community regardless of whether they live in an urban, suburban, or rural setting, and for good reason. During the past decade,…
In recent years, an astounding number of sexual assaults have been reported following alcohol-induced blackouts. What exactly is meant by the term alcohol-induced blackout? Such blackouts are caused by excessive amounts of alcohol which can result in impaired memory, increased…
Food-shaming comes in all shapes and sizes. Who hasn’t heard at least once, “you’re not eating that are you?” or alternately, “you’re really going to eat that?”. Let’s face it, judging is judging, whether we’re being shamed for not drinking…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 4% of U.S. adults will experience bipolar disorder, with the condition affecting males and females in equal ratios. Here we’re going to give you a general overview of the disorder, including…
What’s next? It’s a question all of us face at certain points throughout our lives and recovery is definitely one of those times. First of all, give yourself a pat on the back for making the commitment to a better…
Experts use the term alcohol use disorder to describe a broad spectrum of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, conditions more commonly referred to as alcoholism. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is estimated to affect over 15 million Americans and can range…
By most standards, alcohol is the most frequently abused substance in the U.S., contributing to one of the highest addiction rates. Alcohol is a legal and controlled substance in every state and across most of the globe. Because alcohol is…