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 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...
by John Sharpe | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog
Gender is a social construct that affects almost every aspect of our lives. This includes how we interact with substances, how the substances affect us, and how we can best recover from substance use. Understanding the unique obstacles that come with recovery based on...
by John Sharpe | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog
Inhalants are dangerous substances that are often used by children and young teens. Since they come packaged as everyday household products — such as cleaners, paint thinners, and felt tip markers — they are easily accessible to younger generations. The chemicals in...
by John Sharpe | Oct 14, 2022 | Blog
According to a 2018 study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are approximately 5.7 million Native Americans in the United States. This comprises about 1.7% of the total U.S. population. Because of various social issues that disproportionately...
