‘Treatment works!’: January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time dedicated every year to raising awareness about treatment options, pathways to recovery, and supporting others in need.
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National Recovery Month raises awareness and reduces stigma
Each September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes National Recovery Month. It honors the work of private and public organizations that help people overcome addiction and …
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Taking action on International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is recognized around the globe as International Overdose Awareness Day. The 2025 theme is “One Big Family,” highlighting the importance of coming together as a community to prevent overdoses. As …
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Client story: Overcoming fentanyl addiction to flip the narrative
Xavi* began receiving mental health services at LifeWorks NW when he was a teenager. Diagnosed with mood disorder psychosis, he found medications that worked for him and remained stable until …
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Client story: ‘My only job was to stay sober’
Fentanyl doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, young or old. It’s a drug that has reached epidemic proportions in Oregon and across the nation. One of our clients …
Alcohol’s impact on the body and brain
Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
What drug use does to 1 in 6 Americans
It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Awareness Week. Here’s an astonishing fact: 48 million Americans aged 12 and older meet the definition of mild to severe substance use disorder (SUD). …
Black History Hero: Emma
Today we’d like to introduce you to Emma, a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) at Project Network.
LifeWorks NW’s Black History Month Hero
During Black History Month, we are honoring Black behavioral health heroes throughout the community and nation. In the process, we thought about the many heroes here at LifeWorks NW. Although …
The New Year Can Be Difficult for People in Recovery
While New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for everyone, they can be especially tricky to navigate for someone in recovery from substance use, an eating disorder or other mental health …
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Ending the stigma against Alcohol Use Disorder starts with language
While we’ve all heard the statistics and horror stories about alcohol addiction, one thing we often don’t hear about is the shame and secrecy that people suffering from it experience.
What Does Codependency Look Like?
January is National Codependency Awareness Month, so today we’re taking time to share some information on this common problem. While you may hear the word “codependency” discussed in the media, …
I’m Happy for the First Time
(Note: This story was shared through a bilingual clinician, so the quotes are paraphrased.) When Vladimir [not real name] was a small boy in South America, his mother left for …
10 Signs You’re Addicted to Alcohol
It can be hard to tell when recreational drinking turns into an addiction. Here are 10 signs you may have a problem.
Courage Leads to Peace
A client we’ll call Maria has been working with Chemical Dependency Counselor Nancy Graser for several months. Maria had a series of significant traumatic experiences within a short time, including …