How to Identify a Substance Use Disorder in a Friend or Family Member
No one wants to think that a family member or close friend is suffering from a substance use disorder. However,...
Why Many LGBTQ Individuals See Discrimination as a Barrier to Care
Members of the LGBTQ community face much higher rates of substance misuse and disorder than heterosexual individuals. While this fact...
Experiential Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Addiction is complex and multi-factored. So is its treatment. One method often incorporated into the treatment plan for substance use...
Get Support from Recovery Podcasts
by Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Gone are the days when the only support a person in recovery could find was...
SAMHSA Releases New Guide for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders
Knowledge about substance use disorder and its treatments is always advancing. Choosing a rehabilitation program that adheres to the latest...
How to Set Pandemic-Proof Goals
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Remember the lofty goals that you had for 2020? The books you were going...
What to Do When Your Loved One Gets Out of Rehab
The return of a loved one after time in a residential treatment program is a joyous occasion. But it’s not...
New Study Highlights Increased Risks for Psychiatric Disorders Among LGBTQ+ Population with SUD
The LGBTQ+ population faces a number of distinct challenges. Now, research from the University of Michigan confirms yet another complication:...
Meditating: You’re doing it right!
by: Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Have you ever tried meditation and thought, “I’m not doing it right, this doesn’t...
Dealing with the Stigma of Addiction
Approximately 10 percent of Americans have had a substance use disorder (SUD) at some point in their lives, according to...
