Reading Time: 4 MinutesIn the 1970s, U.S. President, Richard Nixon launched the War on Drugs campaign. Nixon’s severe consequences for illegal and deadly drugs like heroin and crack cocaine crippled the black community in the 1970s and created stereotypes and harsh jail sentences for Black people. For example, the 1986 Anti Drug Abuse Act “created a 100 to […]
Reading Time: 3 Minutes“Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper. Being a black man in America means being my brother’s keeper while keeping a distance from my brother because I don’t trust him further than I can see him. It’s believing the cops don’t care about you. It’s learning how not to doubt yourself […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesSome of the biggest sports games, the Superbowl and March Madness, are rapidly approaching, and even if you are not a sports fan, there are so many other festivities that are focused around these games. Office draft brackets, the Super Bowl Halftime show and parties, and let’s not forget, the infamous Super Bowl commercials are […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesCommitting to addiction treatment is a challenging, humbling, and commendable process that affects the individual with the substance use disorder, but it also affects their family members. Each family member who experiences their loved one struggling with addiction often endures many painful emotions, such as hopelessness in response to substance abuse. Family members may feel […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesDry January is a public health campaign advocating for people to abstain from consuming alcohol for the entire month of January. It is a semi-recent public health campaign that began around 2014 and is practiced in the United States and Europe. Dry January brings awareness to many people struggling with alcohol misuse without realizing it. […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesAccording to the Center for Disease Control, over 25% of Americans report feeling more depressed during the winter season. The emotional strains of the holidays and winter weather take a grave toll – during the months of December and January, the CDC also reports that alcohol-and-drug-induced deaths spike during those months as well. For many, […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesMentally preparing for the holidays can be tough for anyone but it is exceptionally difficult for those struggling with a substance or mental health disorder. Most individuals have a hard enough time dealing with various family dynamics, stressors from work and finances. Now compile that with a substance or mental health disorder and you have […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesRegister and Learn More: https://www.runtofeedthehungry.com/ Akua is a proud sponsor of Run to Feed the Hungry. This family-friendly event raises funds and awareness about hunger in our community! About Akua is Community Akua Staff regularly supports and volunteers with local nonprofits and organizations through our Akua Is Community Initiative. We believe giving back is an important part of the […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesAkua is grateful for our amazing team of compassionate professionals whose mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change. Each month we recognize staff that is going above and beyond in providing the highest quality care for our clients. Congratulations to all of the Akua Warriors for November […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTransitioning out of acute treatment into the real world can be daunting. Regardless of whether you are seeking treatment for a mental health disorder like depression or a substance abuse disorder, staying on track to recovery in a less restrictive environment can be challenging because there are more temptations. According to studies, relapse rates vary […]
