As the stigmas surrounding addiction continue to decline, more and more people are willing to speak up and speak out about struggling with addictive behaviors. Celebrities are now coming forward with their personal challenges, rehabilitation programs are more widely available than ever and educational institutions are ... Read More
How Alumni Family Helps Each Other Overcome Addiction
When I was first prompted to write an article on this topic, excited would be an understatement for how I felt. When I look back and think about the people who have influenced my recovery, a flood of emotions consumes me for the better. I have truly been graced with an army of amazing, unconditional, graceful, and ... Read More
Sex, Drugs … and Conducting – Remembering Leonard Bernstein
"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time." - Leonard Bernstein Introduction A renowned conductor, pianist, composer and music educator, Leonard Bernstein was the first American-born conductor to achieve national recognition. He's best known for his work on the Broadway ... Read More
How Good Mental Health Takes Guts, According to Science
Did you know there's a connection between gut health and mental health? It's likely you've personally experienced the impact that an upset stomach or bowel issue can have on your mood and mental well-being. But it goes deeper than that, and science has documented some of the ways that gut health plays a vital role in ... Read More
Why Is Addiction Stigmatized?
The scientific community by and large accepts the truth about addiction: It's a disease, not a moral failing. Due to the role the brain plays in the development of a substance use disorder, getting caught in a downward spiral isn't the result of personal weakness; it's an illness that deserves to be treated as such. ... Read More
What Not to Say to an Addict
How you talk to a recovering addict determines what your relationship with them will be. You can either respect them, their journey and their understanding of their condition or risk positioning yourself as a judgmental presence they can't confide in. Knowing what not to say to an addict allows you to be conscious ... Read More
Moving Forward After Ending a Relationship with an Addicted Partner
Breakups and moving on from a relationship, even if the relationship was toxic, is never easy. Speaking from painful experience, relationships can be complicated, messy, triggering, and overwhelming - especially in recovery. Whether the decision to break up was yours or the other person’s choice, separating from ... Read More
Treating a Ketamine Addiction
Ketamine has many medical uses, like treating burns, but is often used illicitly. Known as "Special K", Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that is can be abused for its physical and mental health effects, including hallucinations. Side Effects of Ketamine Addiction As with many drugs, sometimes people become ... Read More
