July 2021

Still In The Making

Raven was surrounded by the reality of substance use for her entire life. She was aware of the effects this disease could have on the individual and relationships, and believed she was immune to the effects of it. However, this did not fully protect her from exposure to substance use. It was after her first

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Harm Reduction: Reducing the Potential for Harm in Addicted Individuals

More than 23.5 million Americans are thought to struggle with substance use disorder, but only 11% get treatment.[1] Most addiction treatment centers use an abstinence-based approach that encourages individuals to stop using drugs and alcohol altogether. However, with only a small portion of people seeking this kind of help, it is important to extend support

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