by John Sharpe | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog
October is Depression Awareness Month, and it is not uncommon for those struggling with depression to develop substance use disorder (SUD). It is also not unheard of for individuals to cope with depression by using marijuana. What they do not realize is that marijuana...
by John Sharpe | Oct 1, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Many people with substance use disorder (SUD) experience a relapse during early recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Relapse rates for drug use are similar to rates for other chronic medical illnesses.” In addition,...
by John Sharpe | Sep 27, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Post-treatment support groups reduce the risk of relapse for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Often, peer support is vital to ongoing sobriety. According to Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, “[P]eer support groups are considered an important...
by John Sharpe | Sep 24, 2023 | Blog
Many people diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring trauma-related mental health issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Research has shown that traumatic experiences are associated with...
by John Sharpe | Sep 21, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Despite many myths about marijuana, it can be addictive, and more and more individuals are seeking treatment for their marijuana addiction every day. However, getting sober is not just a process that requires clinical intervention. It requires healthy lifestyle...
