Despite what we know about how overdoses can kill, there is scant literature regarding chronic health outcomes for people who have survived multiple overdoses.
Tag: Kristance Harlow
6 Movies That Portray Mental Health and Depression Realistically
Movies have the power to shape how we perceive the world. Here are several films that treat mental illness respectfully and honestly, instead of contributing to stigma.
8 Super Relatable Songs About Addiction and Recovery from the Last 5 Years
Drug-fueled parties, overdoses, stories of survival and despair. These songs deal with all that and more.
Childhood Trauma, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Plastic Surgery Addiction
Many people who have multiple plastic surgeries are looking for self-worth, not correction of a deformity.
Finding Meaning in Tragedy: Addiction, Trauma, and Activism
Turning grief into activism is a powerful way to process and give meaning to the pain of traumas like the death of a loved one who struggled with addiction. It is on the heels of tragedy that we can make voices of change be heard.
Can 12-Step Programs Treat Dual Diagnoses?
Effective treatment needs to include both the substance use disorder and the co-occurring disorder in an integrated approach because the two conditions build on each other.
I Don’t Always Feel Better After a 12-Step Meeting
Why would someone continue to go to something that they don’t always like and don’t feel immediate relief from? I’m playing the long game.
Letting Go of Control: How I Stopped Trying to Force Solutions
Recognizing that I am not responsible for and cannot fix other people’s feelings is powerful; it frees up so much space and time for me to do my own healing and growing.
How to Manage Depression: 6 Simple Reminders
Treat yourself with gentleness and forgiveness. With every negative thought about yourself, throw in a dose of self-love. Self-compassion can reduce the severity of depression and anxiety.
Are the 12 Steps Safe for Trauma Survivors?
When the 4th and 5th steps are done without support for the symptoms of PTSD, they have the potential to retraumatize.