Your relationship with screens and mental health Our relationship with screens has changed dramatically since the launch of the iPhone in 2007. In the past decade and a half, our phones, tablets, and TVs have transformed from specialized devices to digital utility tools that can be used for entertainment, communication, and digital socialization.
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January 20, 2020
Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
Members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc.) community face a number of varying obstacles throughout their lives. These challenges contribute to a high rate of psychological damage. For many of these individuals, this can include the development of a substance use disorder. Substance use disorder has become a national epidemic throughout many
June 4, 2019
A story of treatment and recovery
If there is one word to describe life in most of my 20’s it would be hopeless. I picked up drugs at 17 and got sober at 26. Those years that I was using I was merely existing in life, my only priority was getting drugs. I’d have all these ideas of my future like getting a college degree, finding a career I love and starting a family but that’s all it was, just ideas.
March 8, 2019
Tips for Making a Living After a Battle with Addiction
Addiction affects every part of your life, from your personal relationships to your financial health. Getting your life back on track can feel like an uphill battle as you struggle to find work and get started in a career you find fulfilling. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make ends meet, from starting your own business online to selling your skills in your community.
January 30, 2019
Finding Balance for Healthy Living in Recovery
For those of us in recovery, it is important for us to engage in healthy habits to live our best life in sobriety. With the demands and stressors in our lives, it can be difficult to find the time to take care of ourselves. This new way of thinking is not limited to those in early recovery but rather it is beneficial to all those struggling with indulging in unhealthy habits.
