Isolation and Recovery During COVID-19
A common saying is that the opposite of addiction is connection, which makes this an extra scary time for sober…
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12-Step Meetings in 2020
Those who got sober through the 12 steps were excited to hear last week that Alcoholics Anonymous – long criticized…
Coping Skills for a Crisis
As we at Amatus believe strongly, everyone is unique. Each person is going to have a different reaction to the…
Liquor Stores Deemed Essential. But Why?
Aside from the economic advantage provided by keeping liquor, beer, wine and spirits stores open, it is likely a strategic…
Substance Use In Response to Public Health Emergencies
With every natural disaster or public health emergency, there is a ripple effect. Apart from the threat of COVID-19 itself,…
Mental Health and PTSD In Response to a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is already impacting our collective mental health. Mental Health America saw a 19% increase in screening for…
Meditation During a Pandemic
As many are saying, this is an unprecedented time. People new in recovery may need to put extra priority on…
Advocating for Eating Disorder Prevention
Every 62 minutes someone dies as a direct result of an eating disorder, and that could have easily been me.…
Tips for Staying Sober on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and your corner bar will be full. After St. Patrick’s, there’s March Madness…