Barriers to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in the Black Community
“Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper. Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper while keeping a...
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How the War on Drugs criminalized Black Americans, creating barriers to treatment
In the 1970s, U.S. President, Richard Nixon launched the War on Drugs campaign. Nixon’s severe consequences for illegal and deadly drugs like heroin and crack...
Having Calculated Fun During the SuperBowl and March Madness
Some of the biggest sports games, the Superbowl and March Madness, are rapidly approaching, and even if you are not a sports fan, there are...
Family Support System For Someone in Recovery
Committing to addiction treatment is a challenging, humbling, and commendable process that affects the individual with the substance use disorder, but it also affects their...
When You Need Support to Navigate Dry January
Dry January is a public health campaign advocating for people to abstain from consuming alcohol for the entire month of January. It is a semi-recent...
Mental Health During the Winter Months
According to the Center for Disease Control, over 25% of Americans report feeling more depressed during the winter season. The emotional strains of the holidays...
MENTALLY PREPARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Mentally preparing for the holidays can be tough for anyone but it is exceptionally difficult for those struggling with a substance or mental health disorder.
Congratulations to our AKUA WARRIORS November 2021
Akua is grateful for our amazing team of compassionate professionals whose mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking...
Relapse Prevention During Recovery
Transitioning out of acute recovery into the real world can be daunting. Substance abuse treatment and recovery are often long-term and, for many, lifelong. Staying...