05JunJune 5, 2019 New CDC Study: The Evolution of U.S. Drug Overdoses Blair Patterson2019-07-25T03:08:03-05:00New research shows that opioids aren’t the only drug responsible for overdose deaths in America. A breaking report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzes trends in... Read more...
22MayMay 22, 2019 Mental Health Awareness | Mental Health Month | Clinician Guest Post Blair Patterson2024-10-30T12:25:46-05:00May is Mental Health Month. How exactly do you define your mental health? Mental health refers to your cognitive (thinking), behavioral, and emotional well- being. During active alcoholism and addiction,... Read more...
15MayMay 15, 2019 What You Need to Know About Prescription Drugs Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:00:18-05:00Prescription drugs are responsible for the largest percentage of overdose deaths nationwide. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US, opioid painkillers accounted for 38.2% of them. Every day... Read more...
04MayMay 4, 2019 The Importance of Fellowship in Recovery Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:01:09-05:00 A fellowship could be any type of support group that you join in recovery. You’ve probably heard of some of the more well-known organizations, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and... Read more...
29AprApril 29, 2019 Is It Time to Get Your Loved One Help for Addiction? Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:03:01-05:00 Your loved one may not think that they have a problem – they probably believe that their substance use is under control, and that they can stop at any time.... Read more...
23AprApril 23, 2019 Long Term Addiction Treatment: The Benefits of Continued Care Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:03:16-05:00 Recovery is a lifestyle change and ongoing process where you must continually put in effort to improve every day. It’s not something with a finish line. Read more...
11AprApril 11, 2019 Family Support & Education in Recovery Blair Patterson2024-11-20T13:07:38-06:00 Substance use affects everyone in the family, not just the person under the influence. According to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease. Read more...
05AprApril 5, 2019 Stress Awareness Month: The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery Blair Patterson2024-12-11T13:57:13-06:00 April is Stress Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and refresh your self-care routine. Many of us struggle to put ourselves first, especially... Read more...
19MarMarch 19, 2019 UW Fraternities Ban Hard Liquor: What That Means for Partying College Students Blair Patterson2024-10-25T11:14:09-05:00 Ahead of a nationwide ban, the University of Washington has prohibited alcohol above 15 percent ABV – hard liquors – at fraternity events and on chapter property. The policy is... Read more...
