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There is a responsibility statement in the world of 12-Step recovery that states, “When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of [recovery] always to be there. And for that: I [...]

The vastly influential Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh once said, “When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” This concept can be [...]

One of the few people to be directly mentioned in the primary text of the 12-Step program Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was William James. James, who is often considered one of the forefathers of [...]

It can be hard to understand what it feels like to be struggling with active addiction unless you have been through it yourself. The emotional mindset of someone struggling with alcohol or [...]

The history of treating mental health is a rather sordid and disturbing one. For example, less than 100 years ago, it was considered reasonable to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) with electric [...]

There is a basic human desire to have a comfortable place where we can go and feel safe, which makes sense. Going back to our ancestors, they needed a space where they were safe from predators [...]

The term “mental health” has certainly become more prominent in today's public discourse. However, for many, this term is either misunderstood, misused, or even used to misinform others. The [...]

In today's ever-connected and always-visible world, physical appearance and health have become a sort of social commodity. Online, there is a constant focus on physical fitness, fashion trends, [...]

It is not uncommon to confuse bipolar and borderline personality disorder (BPD) as the disorders can present themselves in similar ways, such as experiencing extreme highs and extreme lows. [...]