Lessons from the Frontlines: Prioritizing Rest and PTO
Healthcare workers are no strangers to pushing through exhaustion. Long shifts and a deep sense of responsibility make it difficult to step away, even when rest is clearly needed. But over time, working through that exhaustion can impact individual wellbeing, patient care, team dynamics, and overall safety. Prioritizing rest and using PTO sustains the ability ...
Alcohol Awareness Month 2026
Each April, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence leads Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to increase understanding of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and reduce the stigma that can prevent people from seeking help. Beginning in 1987, Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to have honest conversations about alcohol misuse and connect individuals ...
National Social Worker Month
Each March, National Social Worker Month recognizes the professionals who dedicate their careers to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s most complex challenges. In the field of behavioral health and addiction treatment, social workers play a vital role, helping individuals move toward stability and long-term recovery. Substance use disorder rarely exists in isolation. Addiction ...
Client Recovery Spotlight: Russ Golden
For much of his life, Russ Golden believed he had everything under control. From the outside, he looked like someone who had built a stable life. He worked in the corporate world and maintained the appearance of success. But behind the scenes, substance misuse had been part of his life since childhood and, over time, ...
Why Joy Without Substances Feels Uncomfortable at First
For many entering addiction recovery, activities that are supposed to feel enjoyable, like socializing with others, relaxing, or even picking up a hobby, can initially feel flat or uncomfortable. This experience is common in early recovery, and it can lead to questioning whether life without substances will ever feel fulfilling again. These feelings are a ...
Why Internship Programs are Critical to the Future of Addiction Treatment
Across behavioral health, organizations face mounting workforce pressures. Graduate school enrollment in behavioral health disciplines has dipped in recent years, driven by the rising cost of advanced education. At the same time, more treatment programs are opening, increasing competition for a limited talent pool. If addiction treatment providers want a sustainable workforce, they must help ...
