Addiction affects everyone in a family in more ways than family members may realize. A person with a substance use disorder often neglects relationships, prioritizing…
When someone survives a traumatic experience or circumstances, their trauma will have lasting consequences for their physical and emotional health. Too often, substance abuse becomes…
Mental health and addiction are often connected. Substance use disorders affect a person’s mental state, and symptoms of mental health conditions can lead people to…
One of the main reasons why people don’t seek treatment for alcohol addiction is the fear of withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal begins when you stop drinking…
Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has been linked to many tragic overdoses. Because of fentanyl’s strength, a single pill can lead to a deadly overdose.…
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process involving the mind as much as the body. Individual therapy for substance abuse is a critical part of…
Today, experts recognize that addiction is a disease that requires treatment. However, no one treatment works for everyone. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapies are…
