Reading Time: < 1 Minutes The addiction crisis has significant impact on pregnant people, with overdose now being a leading cause of death during or shortly after pregnancy. Unfortunately, quality addiction treatment in the United States is hard to come by, particularly for those from ethnic or racial groups and in rural areas. Access to substance use disorder treatment for […]
Month: February 2023
The Legacy of Charles Silverstein: The Psychologist Who Helped Destigmatize Homosexuality
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes Charles Silverstein, a psychologist and therapist who was instrumental in getting homosexuality declassified as a mental illness, passed away on January 30 at the age of 87 due to lung cancer. He played a key role in changing the field’s view of conversion therapy, and his contributions to psychology and the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals […]
Black History Month: Addiction and Mental Health Black Leaders
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to acknowledge and recognize the significant contributions of Black leaders in the field of addiction and mental health. Dr. Joy DeGruy, Dr. Carl Bell, and Dr. William Lawson are three influential figures who have made a lasting impact in this field. Dr. Joy DeGruy is a renowned […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 27-March 5)
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Did you know that eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and yet they are often misunderstood or dismissed as a lifestyle choice rather than a serious medical condition? National Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to change that by raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of eating disorders, and […]
Love Yourself this Valentine’s Day: Tips for Staying Sober
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes Valentine’s Day can be a challenging time for those in recovery, with an emphasis on romantic love and celebration. But it’s important to remember that the most important love is the love you have for yourself. This Valentine’s Day, we want to offer some tips for staying sober and focusing on self-care. Here are a […]
Fentanyl Vaccine
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes Breaking News: University of Houston Develops Revolutionary Fentanyl Vaccine! Dear Friends of Akua Mind and Body, We are excited to share some exciting news in the field of substance use disorder treatment. Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a vaccine for fentanyl, one of the most potent and dangerous opioids. The fentanyl vaccine works […]
Sunday Scaries
Reading Time: 2 Minutes “Battling the Blues: Tips for Overcoming the Sunday Scaries” Sunday Scaries are a common phenomenon that affects many people and refers to feelings of intense anxiety and dread that occur every Sunday. The feelings can start later in the day but for those with high levels of anxiety, it can start even earlier in the […]