A lot of components contribute to recovery. Here, we explore why sleep is essential to lasting happiness and wellness.
Articles by Author Lucas Fernandez
Trauma-Informed Care for Addiction Recovery
Some people need to treat previous trauma along with that of drugs and alcohol, so trauma therapy becomes a crucial part of healing.
The Brain and Addiction
What role does the brain play in addiction and recovery? Perhaps a better understanding of the brain helps one overcome addiction.
Things People In Recovery Want You to Know
Addiction is a disease that affects millions of people. It’s important to educate more individuals so we can provide understanding and support.
Chronic Pain and Opioid Addiction: Is There a Connection?
How does opioid addiction occur? Learn about the link between chronic pain and the potential for opioid addiction.
Moving Beyond Negative Thinking During Recovery
While you’re walking on the path toward recovery, it’s important to think positively about the future and do what you can to remain hopeful. We understand that this is sometimes far from easy. Negative thoughts can infiltrate your thinking almost before you realize...
What Is the Sober Curious Movement?
Because of alcohol’s prevalence in the world around you, it can be hard to imagine your life without it. That’s where the Sober Curious Movement comes in. The Sober Curious Movement has helped people all over the country take a serious look at their relationship with...
What is the Sublocade Injection Used For?
Sublocade is a form of FDA-approved medication assisted treatment (MAT) for patients suffering from opioid abuse/dependence. Sublocade was approved for medical use by the FDA in 2017 as a once-a-month buprenorphine depot injection. While there are many treatments...
Xylazine (Tranq) Facts and Stats
While it is not a new drug, xylazine has become more widespread in recent years. Although xylazine has become more infamous as time progresses due to how common it’s become, it’s still not common knowledge what xylazine is, how it works, and if it’s as dangerous as...
The Current State of Fentanyl in AZ
Painkillers are intended to help people with a medical need cope with temporary or chronic pain. Synthetic opioids are among the strongest painkillers available and can act as powerful sedatives. Some common, infamous drugs like morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone...
