Co-occurring Disorders: The Hidden Campaigns

Addiction rarely rides solo. In fact, for millions of people, a substance use disorder (SUD) is just the most visible campaign in a relentless, two-front war against co-occurring mental health disorders. This phenomenon, often called dual diagnosis, is not a fringe issue; it is the rule, not the exception. Depression, ... Read More

Relapse: A Detour, Not the End

Relapse. Even the word feels heavy, doesn’t it? For those walking the path of sobriety, it’s often internalized as the ultimate failure, a crushing defeat that signifies the end of the journey. I remember feeling that paralyzing fear, watching others around me stumble and fall, and thinking that if it ... Read More

The Supply: Cartels, Policy, and The Bill to Pay

We’d be utterly derelict, unforgivably naive, to ignore the suffocating impact of the uncontrolled, unrelenting torrent of illegal narcotics flooding this country. This isn’t a domestic crime problem; it’s an act of chemical warfare orchestrated by transnational criminal organizations. The Global Poison Pipeline The supply chain is a cold, efficient ... Read More