by Alyana | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, News
The use of substances for relief and pleasure isn’t new—it dates back thousands of years. But what’s striking today is how the misuse of one category of drugs—opioids—has evolved into one of the world’s most dangerous public health crises. Across the globe, more than...
by Alyana | Nov 4, 2025 | Podcast
In this powerful episode, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross speaks with pioneer in addiction and trauma recovery, Dr. Claudia Black. The discussion centers on the deep, interconnected issues of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic shame, and the urgent need for a complex...
by Alyana | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog
For CEOs and owners of addiction treatment centers, today’s behavioral health marketplace is competitive, metrics-driven, and undergoing rapid transformation. While most eyes are on payer contracts and census rates, a powerful growth opportunity remains overlooked:...
by Alyana | Oct 15, 2025 | Podcast
In this powerful episode of the Inclusive Minds Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross speaks with liberation psychotherapist Liana Maneese about her personal and professional journey. Liana, a transracially adopted Afro-Brazilian and Black American woman, shares her...
by Alyana | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, News
The substance use disorder treatment center’s family visiting day tells a story that individual therapy sessions never could. In one corner, a mother sits rigidly across from her son, arms crossed as she lists his failures. Nearby, a wife alternates between...