Substance Abuse Treatment Information and News
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
Are you hesitating to enter an inpatient detox program? Do you prefer to use telemedicine to cope with recovery from addiction? The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an expansion of the demand for telemedicine and telehealth. Now, many innovative treatment centers offer telehealth events or e-counseling courses. People can get the care and treatment they … Read more
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, rehab can be one of the best choices you can make. A rehabilitation clinic works to give you the tools to overcome addiction, to build new healthy behaviors, and to build a new life for yourself without drugs and alcohol. The thing … Read more
Sleeping pills are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. In fact, over 5% of women and 3.5% of men in the U.S. have a prescription sleeping aid. But, while prescription sleeping pills are popular and very common, they’re also dangerous. More than 42,000 people are hospitalized each year because of sleeping pill abuse, addiction, and … Read more
Seeking out addiction treatment can be one of the best steps you ever take for yourself or your loved ones. With over 18.5 million people in the United States struggling with a substance use disorder, addiction causes more deaths, physical health problems, and mental health problems than nearly anything else. Getting treatment means choosing between … Read more
Substance abuse, or problematic relationships with drugs or alcohol, impact some 20% of all Americans. This includes individuals who take drugs and alcohol in problematic ways, in problematic situations, and in problematic situations. A further 1 in 12 of us have a substance use disorder. Some 21.6 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, … Read more
