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Recognize MLK Day with a Mental Health Screening
Each January, we recognize and consider the works civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. His name has become synonymous with quietly standing up for one’s beliefs and forging change. What many people don't
Make Recovery Your New Year's Resolution
With the New Year comes the promise of a new beginning. For individuals struggling with an addiction to opiates, this New Year can also be the start of a journey to recovery and freedom from the pain of addiction. If
Heroin and the Holidays: Why Now is the Right Time to Get Treatment for Heroin Addiction
For many people, the holiday season is a period of both joy and stress. The holidays signal a time for friends and families to reunite, which can often be overwhelming for individuals dealing with a substance use
Doing Away with Stigma
Walking through a grocery store recently, I took my cart down an aisle in search of sweetener. i'd been to this store several times, but it was apparent someone had decided it was time to rearrange everything. My usual
4 Great Reasons to Get Help for Opiate Addiction Today
Opiates, such as heroin, are highly addictive drugs. At first, the signs of addiction may not always be prevalent, but prolonged use of opiates can lead to tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction. Individuals
3 Ways to Help a Loved One with Opiate Addiction
When someone is battling an addiction to opiates like heroin, their loved ones may be unsure how to address the problem. Often, the person with a substance use disorder pushes away their friends, family, and loved ones