As of 2018, over 9 million people in the United States were identified as struggling with a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders are also known as dual diagnosis. As both names imply, a person who meets this criteria has more than one problem at work. The presence of both, substance abuse and an underlying mental health
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If you’re in recovery, you’re gearing up for the sober holidays. For the rest of the world, the holiday season is a joyful time. It might be the only time that certain friends and family members come into town. The workplace tends to turn more positive ahead of the anticipated days off. There is fun
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Many years ago, a brilliant psychologist named Abraham Maslow came up with clear formula for determining the aspects of life that humans need to meet, fulfill or realize along their journey of wholeness. Since its beginning, the Hierarchy of Needs model has been used to explain everything from marketing tactics to business development. When it
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A 2016 report from the Surgeon General states that one in seven Americans will struggle with addiction. Of those who seek recovery, up to 60% will relapse within a year. While relapse is not the end of the journey, successfully avoiding relapse is always the desired option. Being mindful of some of the factors which
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The psychological and emotional factors which so often underlie a substance abuse addiction tend to fester while a person is under the influence. While they may sometimes be aired out, it is most often that this is not accomplished in any way which produces lasting health or resolution. Once addiction recovery begins, so does the
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Having the chance to live a proud, sober life is amazing – but it doesn’t always feel that way in the beginning. In fact, early sobriety can feel pretty aimless and even a little bit depressing until you find your way. Much of this is directly related to the fact that an active user’s “purpose”
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Mental illness and addiction are all too common in the United States. Around 19.1 percent of all Americans have at least one diagnosed mental health condition; 19.7 percent have a substance use disorder. That’s nearly a fifth of the entire population for each separate condition. These numbers are often startling, especially to people who don’t
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It all started off so innocently. Maybe you had a few drinks at the club after you turned 21 now and again or your doctor wrote you a prescription for narcotics. Or, maybe you just liked to hit up the club with your friends and feel the “love” with a few tabs of ecstasy on
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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), an incredible 1 in 5 Americans struggle with a mental health disorder. Given that the population of America sits at around 329 million, at least as of 2019, that’s about 65 million people struggle with this complex issue at any given time. Now, consider addiction statistics.
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Few people take the tentative first steps into full recovery without the help of their peers, loved ones, and friends. In fact, there’s a wealth of evidence to prove that having the right social supports in place can be the difference between success and failure – both in the short-term and the long-term. If you’re
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