Dual diagnosis (more commonly referred to as co-occurring disorders) is a clinical condition in which someone is experiencing both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder simultaneously – for example, depression and alcoholism. A person with dual diagnosis may battle one of each disorder, or may experience multiple substance abuse disorders and/or multiple […]

We know that driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal, not to mention, dangerous. Every day in the United States, about 29 people die in motor vehicle crashes that involve a drunk driver. In a year, over one million drivers are arrested for driving while impaired – sometimes under the influence of alcohol, and sometimes […]

Our children are the future. They are the next generation, and in a way, we are counting on them to succeed. We are hopeful of what they might do. Especially as parents, we look forward to seeing how our children will grow and evolve over the years. Simply put, youth have so much potential. If […]

On September 7, 2018, the world lost another artist in the tragic face of drugs. Mac Miller – a talented rapper, singer, and producer – was found dead in his home following a suspected drug overdose. Mac Miller, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, was only 26-years-old at the time of his death. While the […]

On October 24, 2018, President Donald Trump signed what he said to be the “single, largest bill to combat drug crisis in the history of our country.” The passing of this legislation came almost exactly one year after the president declared America’s opioid crisis a national public health emergency. The opioid crisis is a pervasive […]

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and […]

Drug addiction is a very misunderstood disease. Oftentimes, we do not understand how or why other people get addicted to drugs. Many of us mistakenly think that “drug addicts” lack good morals, and choose to continue using drugs despite the negative consequences. Some believe that drugs are easy to quit, and that people who are […]

College is a time of transition. Teens are moving into adulthood; young adults are moving out of the house for the first time. For many young people, college is the first time that they are truly away from parental supervision and encouraged to make decisions on their own. In the same breath, college also comes […]

Eating disorders bring about many complex challenges for young women – not just physically, but emotionally and mentally, as well. These disorders – whether bulimia, anorexia, binge eating – play a distortionary role in the brain, altering how a woman feels, thinks, and sees herself. Whether it is you or a loved one suffering from […]

Substance addiction is a chronic disease affecting more than 20 million people across the United States. Drug abuse is even more common, with as many as 80 million people being classified as “risky substance users.” If you are battling a substance problem – alcohol or drugs – know that you are not alone. For those […]