April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a national grassroots movement designed to create awareness and education for the public about the dangers of alcohol, as well as what alcohol use disorder is, its causes and effects, and effective treatment for it. It also aims to help reduce the stigma and provide information about recovery.
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Are you looking for ways to improve your mental health naturally? Read more to find out how movement can help you in your mental health recovery!
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Building meaningful relationships in recovery, where we feel empathy and connection, is perhaps one of the most vital aspects to sustaining long-term recovery. Nothing can replace that community of people.
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Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to choose a type of therapy from what seems like an exhaustive list of options. We have listed the most common types of therapy so that you can be better informed in finding a therapist to suit your individual circumstances.
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In several countries, it has been used for centuries for medicinal and recreational purposes. Some people use kratom to assist the withdrawal symptoms and cravings caused by opioids.
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Whether you are suffering with depression, seasonal affective disorder, or just the blues, there are some natural ways to boost your mood.
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Language affects access to quality treatment and negatively impacts medical professionals’ perception of people suffering with this serious medical condition. Changing the way that we refer to people with substance use disorder is crucial if we want to get people the help they deserve.
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Meth is one of the most deadly illicit drugs. In Portland, it is the leading cause of drug-related deaths. 78 percent of Oregonians know someone that is suffering with addiction, and Oregon ranked last in the country in providing mental health and addiction treatment services.
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If you experience any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, you may be suffering with depression and it is time to seek medical attention.
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Setting boundaries can feel challenging at first. We can feel frightened about how the other person might respond, or we can worry that we are no longer caring for the other person. But if we want to truly care for ourselves, boundaries are paramount.
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Sharing stories of recovery gives us a sense of hope. They inspire us, showing us that not only is it possible for us to change, but that we can go on to live a life of meaning and of purpose.
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There are a number of options available to reduce harm in drug use that may include medication-assisted recovery (pharmacotherapy), moderation management, or other pathways of recovery.
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Olivia Penelle discusses three main pathways to recovery, including clinical, non-clinical, and self-managed pathways.
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