by John Sharpe | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog
People often group addiction and dependence together or use them interchangeably when explaining substance use issues. While addiction and dependence can and often do occur together, these terms describe different conditions. It is essential to recognize that,...
by John Sharpe | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
Throughout time, society has painted an incredibly negative light on people with mental illness, people that use drugs, and people that go through treatment and recovery from addiction. These ill stigmas only make discussion and conversation surrounding mental health,...
by John Sharpe | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog
Alcoholism continues to affect the lives of individuals everywhere, although alcohol consumption is male-dominated. Globally, research shows that men both consume more alcohol and account for more alcohol-related harms compared to women. In 2016, nearly 1.46 billion...
by John Sharpe | Jan 19, 2022 | Recovery Tools
There are many factors that play a role in the development of substance use and addiction. One of these factors, particularly under-discussed, stems from discrimination of minority populations and associated oppression. It is necessary to discuss how oppression plays...
by admin | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog
Addiction is a mental health condition that affects the brain and body in a variety of ways. Although addiction is best understood as being unable to quit compulsive substance or alcohol use, addictive behaviors can happen from anything or in anyone. It is important...
