Author name: Dan Parrish

Dan Parrish was named CEO of Acqua Recovery in September 2019. He joined the team in 2018 as Director of Marketing and has made a career-long commitment to help those struggling with addiction and its underlying mental health and behavioral causes and triggers. His mission is to ensure every individual receives the treatment and education necessary to recover and to find the resources that best suit their needs. With over 10 years of sobriety, Dan brings true empathy to those in distress and believes the path to recovery starts with each individual finding their true self. “Addiction is a disease we can only successfully treat by meeting it with compassion and honesty. If we do not find the reason why the cycle of self-medication started, how can we find the road to sobriety?” Dan is passionate about creating a program that facilitates long term success in both Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

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Understanding the Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction

Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence, joy, and discovery, yet for many, it is marred by experiences that are anything but idyllic. Recent studies reveal a staggering truth: nearly two-thirds of adults report experiencing at least one adverse childhood event, and those who endure such trauma are significantly more likely to grapple with addiction later in life.

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Opioid Crisis and Veterans: How It Affects Them

The opioid crisis has emerged as a significant public health emergency, deeply impacting various demographics including military veterans. Those who have served in the armed forces may be particularly vulnerable to opioid dependency and substance abuse due to a myriad of factors related to military service, including physical injuries, psychological trauma, and a general struggle to reintegrate into civilian life.

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