by John Sharpe | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog
Those with substance use disorders (SUDs) often face stigma and discrimination despite the fact that SUDs are chronic and treatable medical conditions. That’s often why those who need treatment may not pursue care or, when they do, they may receive lower quality...
by John Sharpe | Dec 2, 2022 | Blog
Addiction can affect anyone; however, substance use disorders (SUDs) are an extremely prevalent problem among U.S. military veterans. Various factors contribute to veterans’ susceptibility to SUDs, such as trauma, physical pain, and mental health conditions....
by John Sharpe | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog
Gender is a social construct, meaning gender roles are informed by society. Since men and women face different gender expectations, it is likely that their experiences of addiction may differ. This emphasizes the need for gender-informed therapies. Women-focused...
by John Sharpe | Nov 27, 2022 | Blog
Due to a number of external pressures, including social stigma and discrimination, members of the LGBTQ community are at higher risk for substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction. “LGBTQ” stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.This acronym has...
by John Sharpe | Nov 25, 2022 | Blog
Social media has become an integral part of life over the past 15 years. People now use various social media platforms as main sources for entertainment, news, and fostering connections and relationships with others. However, as social media use has increased, so have...
by John Sharpe | Nov 24, 2022 | Blog
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is utilized to make recovery safer and more sustainable. It interrupts addiction in the body, allowing for the healing process to begin. Medications used in MAT do this by reducing or reversing the impact of opioids and other drugs...
