During the holidays, families come together to share meals and make new memories that can last a lifetime. However, for those with a substance use disorder (SUD), this can be both a blessing and a challenge. Supporting a loved one with SUDs may mean changing up the routine to help everyone feel included. Individuals with…
Addiction is a chronic disease that requires professional help to overcome and heal. For individuals struggling with opioid addiction, it can be exceptionally challenging to recover from dependency. One of the best ways to treat the disease of addiction is through medication-assisted treatment or MAT. Opioids and alcohol are two substances that drastically alter brain…
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a disease that requires professional help to heal and recover from successfully. However, even when an individual completes an addiction treatment program, they can be at risk for relapse. Relapse is when an individual goes back to using a substance after abstinence. Numerous triggers may cause an individual to…
Addiction is a chronic illness brought about by significant changes in an individual’s brain chemistry due to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a physical disease and, as such, requires professional attention and support to properly heal. Our understanding of addiction has changed over the years. Substance use disorder, or addiction, is no longer approached from…
It can be a challenge to tell a loved one that you have an addiction to heroin or another drug. You may not be willing to admit to yourself that you have a problem or even be aware of how far your addiction has gone. However, though admitting that you need help may be difficult,…
Drug misuse can touch people from any walk of life, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. When someone you love begins using drugs recreationally or at higher doses than a doctor prescribes, physical dependence, tolerance, increased usage, and addiction can develop. In some cases, the user might not even recognize that their drug…
Alcohol addiction takes over a person’s life and makes their situation almost unrecognizable. It is easy to overlook minor alcohol misuse. However, these seemingly small issues can grow more dangerous as time goes on. As a result, you should not ignore the early signs of alcohol misuse. Seeking professional treatment at an addiction treatment center…
Many people misunderstand the term “drug addiction.” They believe that drug addiction is a choice people make and that these people lack willpower and moral principles. People who struggle with addiction can’t “just stop using drugs,” even if they want to. When you ask, “What is drug addiction?” you’ll find that drug addiction is a…
It’s no secret that the opioid epidemic has fueled high demand for substance use treatment. An estimated 15 million adults aged 26 or older needed substance use treatment in the past year, according to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. However, only 3 million adults received any treatment. Let’s look at some…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, CBT, is one of several therapy programs often used to help people with drug and alcohol addiction as well as mental health disorders. This is one of the most common types of treatment because it is far-reaching and ideal for helping many overcome their addiction. When you meet with a drug treatment center,…