Holidays of many kinds have been celebrated throughout the ages. In today’s society, common celebrations commemorate or honor a day, an event, or a season, each with its own special meaning and reason for the festivities. Traditionally, celebrations are a joyous occasion in many cultures and communities, causing revelers to drink alcohol to enhance or…
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are people who are in recovery from substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders. Their life experiences and recovery allow them to provide recovery support so that others can benefit from their experiences. They are professionally trained in substance use disorder treatment and recovery. They can facilitate timely access to substance…
Indigenous communities are at high risk of substance use disorder due to a variety of reasons. The outreach to indigenous populations is often poor in quality, and many indigenous youths do not get exposure to the available substance use disorder treatment. Many indigenous communities are denied the basic technology that others rely on heavily for…
During the holidays, families come together to share meals and make new memories that can last a lifetime. However, for those with a substance use disorder (SUD), this can be both a blessing and a challenge. Supporting a loved one with SUDs may mean changing up the routine to help everyone feel included. Individuals with…