What Are The Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcoholism, formally known as alcohol abuse disorder, is the psychological and physical dependence on alcohol. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), in 2015,...
World Bipolar Day: Rethink Mental Illness
Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder The hope and vision of World Bipolar Day are to bring world awareness to the world about bipolar disorder and to...
How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently
Traumatic stress and traumatizing events have a wide range of effects on brain function and structure. Trauma is defined as the perception that your safety...
Am I Engaging in Self-Harm Behavior?
Self-harm, also known as intentional self-injury behavior, is the purposeful action of inflicting physical harm on your body and is a red flag sign for...
Five Things Not to Say to Someone in Recovery
“You don’t get over an addiction by stopping using. You recover by creating a new life where it is easier to not use. If you...
Building Resiliency During Recovery
Resiliency is often defined as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress, such as...
