Addressing Legitimate Pain: CDC’s Newest Opioid Guidelines
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for the 12 months ending in April 2021, there were over 100,000 overdose deaths, an...
Category: Behavioral Health
Long COVID and Mental Health
It is easy to say that 2020 was one of the most difficult years for many individuals worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic took 5.7 million lives...
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...
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.
Recovery During the Holidays
December kicks off in full swing into the holiday season. However, you choose to celebrate it, the holiday season is supposed to be a joyous...
How to handle the upcoming holidays?
Going home for the holidays always sounds nice in theory. The Hallmark Channel has hundreds of shows dedicated to holiday homecomings every year. However, life...
Expressing Gratitude During Recovery: Holiday Edition
The holidays can bring excitement, celebrations, and gatherings with loved ones you do not see on a regular occasion. However, it can also bring an...
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Akua is a team of compassionate professionals whose mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change. Akua provides...
Love and Sex Addiction
We as humans all need love and intimacy in our lives to feel whole. However if your search for a sexual or romantic connection feels...