Addiction

The use of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is on the rise as an alternative to traditional tobacco products, such as cigarettes. Their often colorful packaging with candy-like flavored e-liquids or ‘juice’ can mislead people to assume that vapes are inherently safe. The truth is that vapes, though different from traditional tobacco […]

There is little doubt that the U.S. (and the rest of the world) continues to struggle with an opioid epidemic. Millions of people still struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD), including fentanyl addiction, every day. Also, many of these people are not getting the help that they need because they fear the discomfort of fentanyl […]

Veterans give their all to their country and community, putting their well-being on the line to answer the call of duty. However, the unique experiences of veterans, from navigating life-threatening scenarios to on-base traumatic experiences, create a unique set of needs and can even inform the development of addiction in military personnel. While exposure to […]

Finding a personalized strategy for overcoming both mental health disorders and addiction is a difficult journey, especially as mental health disorders and addiction can be intimately linked to each other. Difficult feelings often accompany the use of drugs or alcohol, either initially informing their use or developing as a result of substance use. For some, […]

Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey. While graduating from a detox and residential treatment program is a major accomplishment, your recovery journey does not end when leaving a curated recovery space like a treatment facility. Rather, you and others in recovery will continue to face stresses, navigate urges and cravings, and overcome new challenges while […]

The stresses of military life can have lasting, profound effects. However, new and difficult challenges may also arise as younger veterans complete their service and transition out of military duty into civilian life. Understanding the difficulties that younger veterans face, as well as how to provide support, is crucial for navigating this transition, especially while […]