Why Are So Many Teens Vaping? Understanding Youth Nicotine Trends
When people think about teen substance use, they often picture alcohol or marijuana. But today, one of the most common substances used by adolescents is [...]
Films and Documentaries About Addiction: Why They Continue to Resonate
Addiction is one of the most complex and misunderstood health challenges in our culture. For many people, movies and documentaries provide their first real glimpse [...]
Novel Psychoactive Substances Explained (And Why They Keep Emerging)
The term Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) comes up frequently online, often in forums, social media threads or conversations about “new” or “legal” drugs. But despite [...]
Why Motivation Disappears When Everything Feels Out of Control
Many people believe motivation is something you either have or you don’t. In reality, motivation is closely tied to how safe, regulated and supported the [...]
When Staying Informed Starts Harming Your Mental Health
Staying informed has never been easier or more complicated. Many people make a conscious effort to understand what is happening in the world, question sources [...]
Why Love and Chaos Feel So Similar in Addiction
For many people struggling with addiction or emotional dysregulation, love has never felt calm. Instead, it may have felt intense. Urgent. All-consuming. Highs feel euphoric, [...]
The First Holidays Sober: Why It Hurts More Than You Expect
The first holidays sober often look very different than people expect. While others gather with family, attend parties, and revisit familiar traditions, many people in [...]
How to Know When Therapy Is Not Enough for Mental Health Support
Starting therapy is a meaningful step toward caring for your mental health. For many people, weekly therapy provides relief, insight and emotional support. But what [...]
Can I Work or Go to School While in Outpatient Treatment?
One of the first questions people ask when considering outpatient mental health treatment is whether they can continue working or going to school. For many [...]
Why the Holidays Can Be Hard: Grief, Sobriety and Emotional Overload
The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful, warm and magical. For many people, it truly is. But for others, especially those facing grief or [...]