Stigma

Social Media Strikes the Stigma Out of Suicide [caption id="attachment_16194" align="aligncenter" width="443"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Depression, social media and suicide. These words have a relationship that might not seem obvious... Learn More

Inside the Mind of An Addict [caption id="attachment_16038" align="aligncenter" width="387"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg I think this article will hit home for anyone out there stuck in active addiction... Learn More

Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Treatment for Addiction and PTSD If you struggle with PTSD or another psychological disorder, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, you may have turned to alcohol and/or other substances as a way to self-medicate. This is quite common. Especially in the case of... Learn More

Why I regret labelling myself an addict [caption id="attachment_15416" align="aligncenter" width="263"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] With six months of sobriety under my belt, I had completed my steps and was looking for something... Learn More

Russell Brand Speaks Out Against the War on Drugs [caption id="attachment_15349" align="aligncenter" width="271"] via: en.wikipedia.org[/caption] By now, you should be familiar with Russell Brand, if not for his celebrity status – appearing in such films as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek – then by his... Learn More

3 Most Socially Accepted Addictions Author: Justin Mckibben Human beings are wired to seek pleasure, so is it any wonder that we become habitually hooked on behaviors and substances that provide us with a quick dose of that ‘feel good’ stimulation. Probably all of us... Learn More

To Write Love on Her Arms Becomes a Movie By Cheryl Steinberg To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to give hope to people who struggle with addiction, depression, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. The organization also invests directly into treatment and... Learn More

4 Ways to Fight the Addiction Stigma [caption id="attachment_15072" align="aligncenter" width="471" class=" "] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Disease comes with stigma, there’s no denying that, no matter what brand of... Learn More

Study May Pinpoint the Part of Brain That Triggers Addiction A new study has identified a part of brain that could trigger addiction. This is the same part of the brain that processes emotion. The new findings of a new study were published in the latest issue of the Journal of... Learn More

Is Social Media a Tool for Staying Sober? By Cheryl Steinberg In the past, we’ve written about social media and anonymity – mostly looking at the pitfalls of being in recovery in the digital age. But, what about the positive side of using social media as a tool... Learn More

SWAT Raid Shatters Boca Raton Stigma [caption id="attachment_14267" align="aligncenter" width="403" class=" "] Photo Via:www.westbocanews.com[/caption] (Right to left: Hassan Jones/Terry Utter/Antonio Francula) Author: Justin Mckibben Some people still think that an area like Boca Raton, Florida is basically immune to things like drug addiction run rampant or... Learn More

Negative Addiction Stigma: The Struggle is STILL Real Author: Justin Mckibben Drug addiction stigma is real. The struggle to overcome that addiction is still very real. Average people seem to speak negative opinions and spark controversial conversations more than creating productive personal support or inspiration and compassion. The... Learn More

Social Media Strikes the Stigma Out of Suicide

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