Seasonal Affective Disorder in Recovery
Recovery is never a one-season journey. As the months shift, so do the challenges, and for many, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (also known as “seasonal depression” or “winter depression”) is one of the hardest to manage. More than “winter blues,” SAD is a form of depression that develops in late fall or winter when daylight […]
Blue Bliss, PinkStar, and The Borax Combo: The New Designer Drug Putting Lives at Risk
What Are Blue Bliss and PinkStar (Borax Combo)? Over the past year, a new set of designer drugs has been circulating under nicknames like Blue Bliss and PinkStar. Together, these pills and powders are often referred to as the “Borax Combo.” Despite the harmless-sounding name, the Borax Combo is anything but safe. Instead, it’s a […]
“Wellness Farms”: A Look at Nature-Based Recovery and Clinical Treatment
In recent months, the term “wellness farm” has entered the national conversation in a new way. Promoted by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the idea refers to community-based farms where individuals struggling with addiction or mental illness can recover by working the land, growing food, and participating in holistic healing activities outside the confines […]