Every August 31st, communities around the world pause to observe Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day of solemn remembrance for the lives tragically lost and a call to action to break the silence and stigma that surround addiction. This day is a vital moment for our society to reflect, honor, and recommit to the […]
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In the evolving landscape of behavioral healthcare, a profound shift is underway – one that moves beyond merely managing symptoms to addressing the deep-seated roots of suffering. This paradigm is known as trauma-informed care, and at Harmony Health Group, we believe it is not just a best practice, but an imperative for truly effective and
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July marks National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time dedicated to shedding light on the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. It’s a period for reflection, education, and advocacy, urging us all to recognize the profound impact of cultural, systemic, and historical factors on
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At Harmony Recovery Group, we believe in holistic anxiety relief—treating the underlying causes of anxiety in their physical, emotional, and spiritual underpinnings rather than attempting to play whack-a-mole with anxiety symptoms. The concept of ‘holistic relief’ emphasizes a comprehensive and integrated approach to managing anxiety, focusing on promoting overall well-being and balance. The Harmony Recovery
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For individuals who have completed a detox and residential treatment program, sober living can be a significant intermediate step for those attempting to secure their hard-fought recovery into the long term. Sober living, a sober home or (erroneously) a halfway house, is a supportive and structured living environment designed to assist individuals recovering from substance
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Am I an alcoholic? The question predates introducing the term “alcoholic” into the English language. Human beings have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years. And almost assuredly, alcohol addiction is nearly just as old. Alcohol use disorder, or alcoholism, as it’s commonly known, has been with humans nearly as long as anything else. However,
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Heroin is among the most widely abused and addictive substances in 21st-century America. The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines heroin as “an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia. Heroin can be a
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When it comes to parenting, there’s no one-size-fits all approach – but some aspects of parenting are universal. Take worry, for example. As children grow, a parent’s worries grow as well. Elementary school-level worries about planning playdates and fostering friendships evolve into middle and high school-level worries about more distressing topics like, “Does my child
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It’s easy to miss the rolling tragedy of the modern opioid epidemic in this country (and beyond!). According to the CDC, over 100,000 people died in the United States from drug-related overdoses in 2021. Take a moment to appreciate that number. It’s an antiseptic set of digits on the screen, a handful of keystrokes that
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In our fast-paced world, self-care often takes a back seat to our often frenetic lives. But prioritizing self-care is not just a luxury – it’s a necessity. But, what is self-care & why is it so important? It involves purposefully taking care of ourselves physically and emotionally, rejuvenating our energy, and reducing stress levels. Self-care
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