The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define health equity as “the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.” However, for members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community (which we’ll collectively refer to in this article as LGBTQ), this has been a considerable challenge, and one...Read More

When it’s evident that you or someone you love needs vital addiction treatment, the best time to start is right now. However, you might face more than a few obstacles to entering inpatient rehabilitation care. Fortunately, intensive outpatient services can provide a thorough professional approach. What Outpatient Services Offer Each person needs a different type of customized...Read More

The scientific community has studied generational trauma for decades, but as you might guess, it takes at least two life cycles within a family to truly understand its effects. More current research reveals how trauma impacts multiple lives in many ways, especially regarding substance abuse. What Is Generational Trauma? Also referred to as intergenerational trauma,...Read More

To make more progress in your sobriety journey, it’s essential to fill your recovery toolbox with various techniques that contribute to your well-being. You already know that consistent exercise is one of the key factors to maintain physical health—but how much do you know about the mental and emotional benefits? Let’s take a closer look....Read More

It takes a certain level of conviction to decide that it’s time for treatment. But residential or inpatient treatment is one of the most effective methods for creating a foundation for recovery.  Here’s what you or a loved one can plan for at an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment center.Why the Term “Inpatient” MattersUnfortunately, it’s all...Read More

Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable part of life. Aside from the challenges related to being in recovery, you may find yourself feeling stressed out by a big project at work, money troubles at home, disagreements with your significant other, or unexpected parenting challenges. The key to staying on track with your sobriety is learning how...Read More

Seasonal Affective Disorder A variety of factors including Seasonal Affective Disorder, can make the fall and winter months a more difficult time to stay sober. Not only are these months colder and less sunny in many places, but they also contain a potential minefield of triggering events for the newly sober. Even in California, where...Read More

How to Treat Depression and Anxiety Without Medication | There is nothing wrong with utilizing medications to address depression or anxiety. Numerous medications exist that have been proven to be effective in treating both of these diagnoses. In some cases, however, there are reasons why people might choose not to use medications to treat mental...Read More

An Overview People who have faced addiction may also have experience with unhealthy relationships. Even when a relationship is toxic, however, it can be a complicated matter to decide if it is time to end the relationship or simply draw clearer boundaries. It isn’t just romantic relationships that can be unhealthy. A family relationship, work...Read More

There is a reason why many calming exercises, meditation videos, and other self-help techniques involve visualizing nature. Experiencing the great outdoors, either in reality or in our own minds, has therapeutic benefits. Utilizing nature for the purpose of treating human ailments is called ecotherapy. How Is Ecotherapy Used? Ecotherapy (also sometimes called green therapy, nature...Read More