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Fall from Graceland: The “Elvis” Movie and Addiction in the Media and Pop Culture
The 2022 Elvis biopic has received widespread acclaim for its one-of-a-kind visual experience, its music, and the flawless portrayal of the title…
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Opioids
Questions to Ask Your doctor when You’re Prescribed Opioids Opioid addiction is one of the leading public health issues in the United…
30 Days Is Not Enough: Recovery Unplugged’s Pride Month 2022 Recap
Recovery Unplugged Pride Month 2022 Recap Recovery Unplugged closes out Pride Month 2022 by reinforcing the importance of year-round advocacy and support…
Barriers to Mental Health Care and How to Get Around Them
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment and How to Get Around Them Millions of Americans face barriers to mental health treatment, whether it’s…
Men-Tal Health: Expectations of Masculinity and their Psychological Impact
Men-Tal Health: Expectations of Masculinity and their Psychological Impact Learn how hyper-masculinity can be tied to mental health struggles and how you…
How to Be An LGBTQ+ Ally in Recovery and Everyday Life
Tips for Being An LGBTQ+ Ally in Recovery and Everyday Life You may have more power than you think in supporting your…
What Is the Food Like in Rehab and Why Does It Matter?
What Is the Food Like in Rehab and Why Does It Matter? Learn the importance of food choices in rehab and what…
Recovery Unplugged Kicks off Pride Month 2022 with Awareness and Advocacy
As Recovery Unplugged prepares to celebrate Pride Month 2022, we remain inspired, encouraged, and deeply gratified by the strides toward inclusivity and…
Grief, Trauma, and Addiction: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help
There are few things that are universally experienced; unfortunately, grief is one of them. At some point in our lives, we will…
Doing the Work: Steven Tyler Enters Rehab to Focus on Recovery and Mental Health
Aerosmith frontman and Recovery Unplugged ally Steven Tyler has canceled a portion of the band’s Las Vegas residency to prioritize his decades-long recovery…
Mental Health Treatment: When Is It Time for Medication?
It can be hard to admit that you need medication for a mental health issue. For all the progress that’s been made…
Addiction in the AANHPI Community: Risk Factors, Statistics, and How to Get Help for Yourself or Your Loved One
As we observe Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and celebrate the invaluable contributions to national and global culture…
Addiction and Depression: What’s the Connection and How Do I Get Help?
Addiction and depression are often closely linked and it can be hard to know how to get help for both. People who…
Tips and Tricks to Help With Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Let’s face it; there are more and more reasons to be anxious each day. We’re still dealing with the effects of a…
Examining Addiction and Mental Illness during Mental Health Month
This article was last reviewed and updated on May 2, 2022. This May marks 2022 Mental Health Month, an event established over 70…
How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction
If you’re a parent, there eventually comes a point when you have to talk to your kids about drugs and addiction. It’s…
4/20, Marijuana, and Drug Courts: What’s the Connection?
Today is 4/20, and if you’re reading this, you probably don’t need to be reminded of what that means. What IS worth…
Treatment after Drug or Alcohol Relapse: How to Get Help After A Spring Break Slip
Spring Break 2022 is officially over, which means many in recovery had to navigate the dangers of Spring Break drinking and alcohol relapse….
Recovery Coping Mechanisms: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
Recovery Unplugged has officially wrapped our 2022 Recovery Madness Tournament featuring some of the most commonly practiced coping mechanisms in recovery and…
A Fake Conversation with Movie Starts and Pretend AA Pioneer Descendants Will Smith and Owen Wilson
It was fate that brought us together for that brief moment in the Western Andes. The three of us sat reflectively on…