International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
We continue to raise awareness in June by introducing the next important awareness day: International Day Against Drug Use and Illicit Trafficking, June 26th. According...
Category: Addiction
Substance Misuse vs. Substance Abuse
Individuals often interchangeably misuse the terms “substance misuse and substance abuse” and although these terms are related on a spectrum, there are stark differences between...
Acute vs. Chronic Trauma and How it Can Play into Your Mental Wellness
June is National Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about issues related to PTSD and reducing the stigma associated...
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
As we rapidly approach Father’s Day, a day to celebrate and remember our dads and father figures in our life, it is essential to note...
CELEBRATING ALL DADS ON FATHER’S DAY
“A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” – Unknown. June 19, 1910, is quite a remarkable day in...
Akua Looks At Substance Use in The LGBTQ+ Community
Pride Month is held every June, which makes this a good time to take a look at substance use disorders in the LGBTQ community. While...
Alcohol Awareness Month: Common Barriers to Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
“Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month encourages community organizations to host events that increase public awareness and...
Navigating the Dating World in Recovery
Navigating the dating world in 2022 is challenging and can be even more difficult without alcohol. Unfortunately, dating culture and bar culture can seem intertwined....
Substance Use Disorder vs. Dependency: What’s the Difference?
Many individuals often interchangeably use the terms “dependency and substance use disorder.” Although these terms share some commonalities, they are not the same and should...