by DJ Chiasson | Dec 3, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction
Non-Alcoholic Beer and Recovery Non-alcoholic beer has become a hot topic in recovery circles, and for good reason. These beverages are marketed as containing little to no alcohol — typically up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) — compared to regular beer’s 4-6%...
by DJ Chiasson | Nov 24, 2025 | Mental Health
Holiday Loneliness and Its Impact on Addiction The holidays amplify feelings of isolation in ways few other times of year can match. When you’re scrolling through social media feeds filled with perfect family gatherings while sitting alone, or when you’ve...
by DJ Chiasson | Nov 4, 2025 | Anxiety
Understanding the Link Between Job Stress and Addiction Your job might be more than just exhausting—it could be pushing you toward a dangerous coping mechanism. Workplace stress acts as a powerful trigger for substance use, creating a cycle that’s hard to...
by DJ Chiasson | Oct 28, 2025 | Addiction
Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Fear Fear and addiction have a complex relationship—they influence each other in ways that can be difficult to untangle. When you’re caught in the grip of substance use, fear becomes both a driving force and a...
by DJ Chiasson | Sep 23, 2025 | Dual Diagnosis
Understanding Dual Diagnosis When someone struggles with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time, this is called a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. Think of it like having two interconnected health challenges that feed off...
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