Substance Abuse Treatment Information and News
It is a common belief that people with depression cannot function well. However, there are many different forms of depression, including high-functioning depression. With this type, it is easy to hide symptoms from others. High-functioning depression is a mild form of depression, and those who have it may be able to cope with the symptoms … Read more
Are you worried about relapses? Do you want to boost your chance of success in recovery? Given the high relapse rate among individuals in recovery from addiction, it is essential to plan for triggers and cravings. One vital strategy to increase sobriety success is choosing a long-term recovery program. Since detox and early sobriety are … Read more
Many people may have heard about the low recovery rate from heroin addiction. It is no secret that America is facing an ongoing opioid epidemic, and heroin has been among the top opioids used in this crisis, affecting millions of people. Heroin addiction is known to be associated with a high mortality rate and high … Read more
Have you ever wondered if talk therapy works? Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, has long been a standard treatment method for those recovering from addiction. Talk therapy comes in many forms, and though it may appear to be just talking, it has a great effect beyond the verbal space. Talk therapy is effective mainly because … Read more
People who suffer from both substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illnesses are often recommended antidepressants while going through detox and treatment. A combination of SUD and other mental health conditions is called dual diagnosis. Are there safe and non-addictive antidepressants for individuals with a dual diagnosis? How can they avoid misusing antidepressant medications? These … Read more
The prospect of entering a residential or inpatient rehab facility for any duration of time may seem daunting to many people. Residential addiction treatment is a higher level of care than outpatient programs. This setting is to keep recovering individuals safe and make recovery sustainable even after they transition to their home environment. Residential treatment … Read more
You have probably heard health professionals speaking of substance addiction as a brain disease. Why is it viewed this way? Does the brain change with repeated substance use? The answer to this important question has profound implications for how the brain needs to be cared for during recovery. Treatment approaches that seek to improve the … Read more
Are you or a loved one considering entering treatment for substance use? That is certainly a milestone to celebrate. Now that you’ve gotten here, do you know how to choose a quality treatment center? Like all health care, effective treatment requires tailoring the level of care to meet the needs of individuals. With the number … Read more
Did you know that the best way to prevent relapse after addiction treatment is to be educated about what relapse is to the best of your abilities? The more you know about this “enemy,” the higher chance you have in the fight against it. That is why having a solid relapse-prevention plan is so important, … Read more
Do you have a loved one going through treatment for addiction who is reluctant to try group therapy? Are you aware of the many benefits of group therapy? Most recovering individuals undergo a therapeutic one-on-one process with therapists and counselors during treatment. Individual therapy ensures that therapists and counselors conduct a thorough review of a … Read more
