Neurodiversity and Addiction: Is There a Connection?
Have you seen the popular ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) content trending on TikTok recently? Perhaps you’ve heard that so many people recently diagnosed with ADHD are being prescribed stimulant medication that we’re facing an Adderall shortage in the United States. It’s 100% true that we’re diagnosing more people with […]
Self-Medicating for Anxiety? Here’s What We Know About the Link Between Anxiety and Addiction
There’s a well-known link between addiction and anxiety disorders. One often quoted statistic is that 20% of folks with an anxiety disorder also suffer from Substance Use Disorder and 20% of folks with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) struggle with anxiety disorder of some kind. This leads to the question: Does anxiety cause SUD? It […]
To Family and Friends of Those Struggling with Addiction in Portland, Oregon
If you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, you’ve come to the right place. Watching a loved one struggle with a pathological drive to drink or take drugs can be one of the most difficult things we experience in life. Addiction tests our love, trust, respect and hope for our loved […]
Sober and Sad? Here’s 3 Cures for the Winter Blues in Portland, Oregon
Wintertime blues are nothing new. It’s usually that time before spring’s first bulbs but after the holidays that hits people the hardest. Dark days, bad weather and chilly temperatures tend to get the best of us down. But when you’re in recovery, it’s so important to do everything you can to practice self-care, stay […]
