When we think about sobriety, twelve-step recovery often comes to mind. Since it was founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous has expanded throughout the world to 180 countries. A.A. remains one of the most popular approaches to substance use recovery, however alternative treatment modalities have gained popularity as our understanding of substance use disorders continues to… Read more »
The death of someone we care about is always a devastating loss and can be difficult to process. Losing someone to an overdose can add many more layers of complicated feelings such as guilt and stigma. Unfortunately, people who overdose or die from an overdose are often judged harshly, and those societal pressures can leave family and friends carrying that burden, alongside their grief. That’s why it’s so important to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day – “an annual campaign to end overdose, remember those who have died without stigma, and acknowledge the grief of those left behind.”
In recognition of April as Alcohol Awareness Month – which seeks to raise public awareness and educate people about the treatment and prevention of alcoholism – here are just a few of the ways alcohol can affect your physical and mental health, and how you can seek out help for you or a loved one.
