
What’s the Opposite of Addiction
Lauren McQuistin, accomplished author, SubStack writer, and owner of the Instagram account @brutalrecovery, recently pointed out that there’s no clean opposite to substance use disorder

What to Expect in Early Recovery
You know those movie scenes where someone decides to get their life together, drinks one green smoothie, journals for seven minutes, and suddenly glows with

What’s The Point of Art in Therapy?
When you hear “art therapy,” you might picture finger paints, crafts, or awkward group projects that feel disconnected from recovery—and perhaps even from reality. If

How Quitting Smoking Supports Recovery
You might already know how dangerous smoking can be, but when you’re dealing with substance use disorder (SUD), cigarettes can feel like the least urgent

Is OUD a Chronic Disease
The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) explains that conditions that last a year or longer, require ongoing care, and affect daily life often

Insomnia and Cannabis
When was the last time you enjoyed seven to nine hours of uninterrupted, quality sleep in one single night? If you’re a parent, a student,


