The first year of sobriety can be the most difficult time in your life, and a strong support network can make all the difference between maintaining your sobriety and relapsing back into your addiction. This … Read More

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 22.5 million Americans over the age of 12 needed addiction treatment in 2015. However, only 2.5 million received treatment at a specialized facility. Why is the number … Read More

Maybe you both used to run in the same circles back in Seattle, have the same friends and the same dealers. Maybe you are both addicted to the same substance. Maybe you have never been … Read More

Oregon is known for its beautiful coastline, farm-fresh food, and a blossoming art scene. However, a recent study by WalletHub has found that Oregon is known for something else as well. The state ranks #8 … Read More

Since Washington State legalized marijuana in 2012, several positive outcomes have been recorded. However, just because a drug is legal does not mean it is not dangerous. Marijuana, just like alcohol, can be addictive. It … Read More

Attitudes towards those suffering from addiction on the streets are changing in Seattle; harm-reduction is fast becoming a priority over incarceration and punishment. The Seattle-based program LEAD exemplifies this, and illustrates a need for more … Read More

Drug abuse kills hundreds of people in Washington State every year, and meth is one of the biggest contributors to the death toll. This drug and its dangers are not necessarily well-known in the general … Read More

You have probably heard many people say, “Oh it runs in my family.” They could be referring to red hair, an aptitude for math, flat feet, or really any trait at all. Sometimes, addiction can … Read More