When a family realizes that their child, young adult, or loved one is struggling with serious mental health concerns, substance use, or behavioral challenges, they
As mental health care practitioners, and also more broadly as a society, we often discuss how it feels to experience addiction: the symptoms of substance
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, has long been used safely in medical and dental settings. In recent years, however, recreational nitrous oxide use
Every individual’s path to healing is different, particularly when complex mental health challenges are involved. What appears to be anxiety or depression may be layered
Families often encounter behavioral health in a moment of fear. A child is unraveling. A partner is disappearing into relapse. A parent is terrified that
“Every person I’ve ever met in the throes of addiction has been searching for the same thing: connection.” – Johann Hari Addiction, at its core,
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most recognized recovery programs in the world. For nearly 90 years, it has helped millions break free from
Intergenerational subjugation refers to the persistent oppression and marginalization experienced by certain communities across multiple generations. This enduring cycle of disadvantage profoundly affects mental health
Families affected by mental health challenges and substance use disorders (SUDs) often develop distinct patterns of interaction, communication, and roles to adapt to ongoing stress
One of the cornerstones of family therapy is family systems theory. This is a theory we have explored often in the past in relation to
When we discuss the dangers of substance misuse, especially among young people, we often limit the conversation to the “big three” intoxicants: alcohol, amphetamines such
We all know the common refrain when it comes to teaching kids about drugs and alcohol: “Just Say No.” For decades, governments, schools, and families
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