Counselor and author Tim Lineaweaver writes about how building perseverance in his recovery transformed his life through discipline and commitment.

Attorney and advocate Robert Kent gives us an inside look at legal challenges facing social media companies and their role in mental health harm, addiction, and youth outcomes—bridging policy and behavioral health.

Vital Voyage Blog Author of the Month Michael Cline delves into the profound impact of childhood environments and generational norms, particularly those of Generation X, on shaping adult mental health.

Therapist Joshua Bennett-Johnson gives a critical breakdown of xylazine’s rise in the drug supply, its deadly interaction with fentanyl, and why traditional overdose response is no longer enough. Essential reading for clinicians and communities.

Author Camilla Richardson shares a deeply personal reflection on long-term sobriety, learning to live fully, and embracing growth beyond abstinence.

Suicidality is not just a symptom to monitor - it is a distinct clinical condition that requires direct, theory-based treatment. A clinical psychologist, Pia Khandekar's article helps clinicians move beyond checklists toward more grounded interventions.

Harm reduction meets people where they are - without requiring abstinence as the starting point. Dr. Andrew Tatarsky's article explains how that shift expands treatment access and improves outcomes.

Failure in therapy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing it wrong. In fact, it often indicates that you’re putting in the effort. Rannon Arch, the Director of Co-Occurring Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, reframes failed moments as valuable information and offers guidance on how to learn from them.