Why Getting to the Root of Your Mental Health Issues Can Heal Addiction
When it comes to substance use, the number one question to ask yourself is why? Why are you having that drink? Why do you need that pill? Why are you harming your body to feel a temporary sense of relief? If you take a good look at the answers, you may start to realize your […]
Pain Doesn’t Make Us Special, Overcoming it Does
When we’ve experienced significant trauma, it can be easy to close ourselves off from the rest of the world and disconnect from the people we love. Our pain makes us feel isolated as if no one else could ever possibly understand its significance and its effect on our lives, but it’s this narrative that keeps […]
Treating Addiction as a Symptom of Trauma
Substance abuse and addiction are still widely misunderstood, both culturally and by many medical providers. Because of this misunderstanding, we have created a legal process and healthcare system that often punish those with addictions, exacerbating their already poor circumstances. Many people who find their way into a courtroom or a hospital due to substance abuse […]
