As the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S., Asian Americans have made multiple advancements in the U.S., and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates those achievements. However, this minority group faces other challenges that can lead to difficulties. Although Asian Americans have a lower percentage of substance use disorders than other minority groups in the U.S.,…
Reaching out to a treatment center is the first step in recovery. Yet, many Americans do not reach out for help because they haven’t fully realized how severe their addiction is. A 2016 study published revealed that approximately 19.9 million American adults needed substance use treatment over the previous year. Of this group, only 10.8% received help…
Because March is Women’s History Month around the nation, it an ideal time to reflect on women’s complex history, from the challenges they have overcome to their accomplishments along the way. During the course of history, women were largely ignored in a variety of aspects, and substance use disorder is no different. For a long…
Addiction can put a strain on the relationship between a father and his child. When your dad’s a gambling addict, it’s not uncommon for him to ask for large sums of money that he never repays. You may witness your parents’ marriage fall apart because of his addiction. He may be chronically unemployed because he doesn’t…
Addiction can be hard to admit to, especially if it leads to actions you’re not proud of. Professional addiction treatment is a proven way to overcome addiction but getting help and going through medically supervised withdrawal can be difficult to begin. It can be even worse if your loved one is living with addiction but…
Sleep disorders are conditions that affect your normal sleeping patterns, leading to difficulties falling asleep as well as a reduced amount of sleep overall. These disorders can result from medical issues, health problems, environmental issues, and alcohol withdrawal. It’s essential to get adequate high-quality sleep to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Sufficient sleep has many benefits…
Anger and addiction often go together, so learning to deal with anger is an important part of the recovery journey. At Gateway Foundation, we offer both individual and group therapies as well as a range of science-based recovery and treatment options to help you manage the full spectrum of emotions you may be experiencing. Why…
Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have significantly impacted and enriched our country. It is important to celebrate the rich history and traditions of this group and the many contributions of Native people. It’s also a moment to bring awareness to Native Americans’ challenges — both historically and in the present. Although Native Americans and Alaskan…
Art therapy, which is overseen by a trained therapist, is an effective therapeutic technique. This form of therapy has the potential to positively impact the creator’s well-being by alleviating and improving mental, emotional and physical challenges. Creating art is especially effective for individuals dealing with mental disorders as well as drug and alcohol addictions. Art…
The pervasiveness of addiction replacement shows that addiction is a disease, not a bad habit. Addiction replacement, also known as addiction substitution or transfer addiction, refers to an individual in recovery or rehabilitation replacing one addiction with another. This usually occurs when the emotional or psychological need that drove the initial addiction is still present…
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