Since 1989, September has been observed as National Recovery Month throughout the United States. The goal of this observance is to reduce the stigma surrounding
A study released by JAMA’s Substance Use and Addiction Journal on July 28, 2023 looked at 605,948 fatalities associated with alcohol use between 1999 and
Do you feel like you’re at a crossroads, grappling with the shadows of an addiction that has cast a dark cloud over your life? Is
Far too often, public perception of those people grappling with alcohol-related challenges is clouded by stigma and misunderstanding. At Waypoint Recovery Center, we believe that
When you’re struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, shame can make it feel as if an invisible weight is pressing against your entire body.
Once you’ve made the decision to get sober, it’s normal to be focused on the physical changes your body experiences as you adjust to the
It’s undeniably difficult to watch someone you love struggle with the effects of an alcohol use disorder. Even when you can clearly see that they
Because substance use disorders are often stigmatized as a moral failing instead of being recognized as biologically based illnesses, it’s very common for people who
Studies indicate that individuals within the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to struggle with substance use disorders than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Multiple factors
Withdrawal is the first step in the recovery process for people who are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. This term refers to the physical