Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach to treating substance use disorders, particularly opioid and alcohol addiction. MAT combines FDA-approved...
The Impact of Addiction on Mental Health
Addiction and mental health are deeply intertwined, with each condition often exacerbating the other. Substance abuse can both stem from...
Technology and Apps for Supporting Recovery
In today’s digital age, technology offers valuable tools to support individuals in recovery from addiction. From mobile apps to online...
The dangers of High Functioning Addiction
High functioning addiction is a type of addiction in which a person is able to maintain a relatively normal life...
Am I an Alcoholic? 3 signs it may be time to seek help
Alcoholism is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. If you’re concerned that you or someone you know may be struggling...
Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
What if there were a poison that was so potent, so relentlessly powerful, that just one dose of it could...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
When you take that all-important first step on your road to recovery, you will find that treatment for substance abuse...
Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
Rejection can cause real feelings of pain. We all need love. From our first breath to our last, we need...
Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
No one decides to become an addict. While it is true that a person may decide to engage in substance...
How Trauma Affects the Brain
Psychological trauma occurs when it is not possible to process a situation with one’s usual, everyday coping mechanisms, leaving the...
