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When someone we love struggles with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), the effects reach far beyond the individual. Addiction is a family disease, and its impact can be just as devastating for those who love and care for the person suffering.

On April 1, 1976, my grandfather, George Benedict, made a decision that would change far more than his own life. At 38 years old, his world was falling apart. He was losing his marriage. His tow truck business was failing. Alcohol had taken nearly everything from him, and the future looked bleak.

The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for individuals living with addiction or working toward recovery and their family, it can also be one of the most challenging times of the year. Understanding why the holidays can be difficult, and how to support yourself or loved ones during this time, can make the season more manageable, meaningful, and safe.

At Seafield, these words, "Thank you for your service," have great meaning. Seafield is Veteran owned and operated and has a long, proud history of providing substance abuse treatment to those who have served and to those who continue to serve us.

Domestic violence—also referred to as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) or Domestic Abuse—entails a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to establish and maintain power and control within a relationship.

One emerging and powerful tool in this journey is improvisation. Improv — a playful, collaborative form of theater — is gaining traction in recovery settings for its ability to unlock creativity, break down barriers, and promote essential recovery principles in an engaging, supportive way.

By now, most of us have heard of Kratom — whether from patients, social media, or simply seeing it in stores. But concerns about its safety and effectiveness remain. Kratom is an herbal extract from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally, Kratom leaves have been consumed through smoking, chewing, or tea. Kratom contains both opioid-like properties and some stimulant-like effects.

The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is upon us, and by all accounts, its impact is — and will continue to be — astounding. Revolutionary may not be too strong a word. We are already seeing major changes across the workplace (automation), healthcare (diagnostics), education (learning platforms), creativity (AI-generated art), scientific discovery (accelerated research), and more. The political, economic, and ethical implications could fill volumes — and they have.

It was 1954. Big tobacco companies — despite denials — were marketing to young people. The Surgeon General had not yet issued any warnings about the risks of smoking. Negative studies were actively refuted by the tobacco industry. I was 12 years old and already addicted to nicotine. Fast forward to today...

Nitrous oxide (N2O), also known as laughing gas, sweet air, or whippets, has seen a significant resurgence.