What’s The Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Drug Rehab?
Deciding that you need help is the first decision of many that you’ll have to make before starting a substance abuse treatment program. While choosing to get help is the most important decision, there are plenty of other… Read More
Invisible, Ignored, And Misunderstood: The Challenges Of Non-Binary People & What Treatment Centers Can Do To Help
July 14th is recognized as International Non-Binary People’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate the rich diversity of this often-overlooked community. Since 2012, July 14th has been a special day for those who identify as non-binary. Designated as… Read More
They, He, She, Ze: What Are Pronouns And Why Do They Matter In LGBTQ Addiction Treatment?
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about pronouns lately. For example, you might have heard that Merriam Webster designated “they” (used as a singular personal pronoun) as their word of the year for 2019. Or you might have… Read More
Substance Abuse In Transmen and Transwomen—What’s Similar, What’s Different & What Can Be Done
Despite growing awareness and acceptance of transgender people, substance abuse in transmen and transwomen is a huge problem. Learn why transgender people suffer more from substance abuse, how substance abuse differs between transmen and transwomen, and how La… Read More
Barriers to Substance Abuse Treatment For African Americans And What We Can Do To Improve It
Over 38% of American Americans entering prison are convicted of drug offenses. For whites, that number is 25.4%. Even worse, Blacks are more likely to be killed by law enforcement, often being labeled as violent addicts. What’s more, African… Read More