If you go to one of the thousands of 12-Step meetings held every day around the world, chances are you are going to hear or read something about “How It…
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According to a publication by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “About half of those who experience a mental illness during their lives will also experience a substance use…
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Many people are familiar with the 12-Step philosophy of recovery. The original 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped millions of people and their families recover from the disease…
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) offers some pretty staggering statistics regarding the connection between mental illness and substance abuse. For example, they have found that “f the 20.3…
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It is not uncommon to see co-occurring mental illness among those who already struggle with addiction. However, though common, many people remain unaware that they struggle with these comorbidities. As…
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There is a responsibility statement in the world of 12-Step recovery that states, “When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of always to be there. And…
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The vastly influential Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh once said, “When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are…
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It can be hard to understand what it feels like to be struggling with active addiction unless you have been through it yourself. The emotional mindset of someone struggling with…
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When an individual has both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder (SUD), they have what is called a dual diagnosis. Often, the two issues feed off of and…
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