Uncovering the Intersectionality of Men, Trauma, and Addiction
Researchers and treatment professionals have explored the intersection between trauma and substance abuse for years, as the majority of clients entering addiction…
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National Perspective
Over the past few years, the federal government has made a noticeable investment in fighting opioid abuse. Traditionally this subject was the…
Association between Quality Measures and Mortality in Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
People with mental health or substance use disorders (MH/SUDs) have a higher risk of death when compared to the general population, with…
Compassion
Compassion is the “sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it” (Merriam-Webster, 2017). Dictionary.com states that compassion is…
Cultivating the Quality of Contentment, Part I
As shall be demonstrated in this series, cultivating the quality of deep-seated contentment constitutes a key cornerstone in integrating a wellness mindset…