In effort to smash the stigma of addiction to drugs or alcohol and carry the message of hope that recovery brings, National Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders. It also celebrates people in recovery…

For many addicts, the uncertain times and enforced quarantines can be very triggering. Coping with the stress of worrying about getting sick, the uncertainty about the future, and possibly being out of work are stressful even for those without addiction challenges….