The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that over 40 million Americans over 12 struggle with substance use disorder. Local,...
Substance Abuse & Depression
Major depression, one of the most common mental illnesses, affected 4.1 million adolescents and 21 million adults in 2020.1(pg.31, righ...
Going Through Detox and Withdrawal
Desiring to stop using a substance can be a life-changing decision. However, the process of detoxification from substance use can be a ...
The Disease Concept of Addiction
There are many kinds of addiction that fall into two main categories: substance addictions (substance use disorder) and behavioral addi...
A Dangerous Practice: Combining Substances | Polydrug Abuse
Combining substances of abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is a very dangerous practice and can even be deadly. Sometimes, in...
5 Tips for Navigating Halloween in Eating Disorder Recovery
Halloween is a time of celebration for all things spooky! Shopping for costumes while walking the store aisles overflowing with candy a...
Why Is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder?
Why is Addiction Referred to as a Brain Disorder?
Extensive studies show that addictive chemicals cause long-lasting changes in the ...
How To Defeat Alcohol Addiction – Tips For Maintaining Sobriety
Defeat Alcohol Addiction: Tips for Maintaining Sobriety
Even alcoholics know what they are doing to their body by drinking excessively...
Does Insurance Cover Rehab?
When you realize the need to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, there are many issues to consider. Inpatient programs often ...