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Can Medication Help Me Overcome Substance Use Habits?
Medication-assisted treatment helps ease withdrawal symptoms, treat co-occurring mental disorders and prevent relapse in clients recovering from substance use., Drugs and alcohol are classified as dangerous substances for many reasons, one
Solution-Oriented Treatment Helping Long-Term Recovery
Solution-oriented treatment offers a unique way to address mental health concerns by starting with the positives and looking toward an ideal future., If all your problems were gone when you woke up tomorrow, what would your life be like? Ha
Substance Use Career Options Worth Exploring?
Whether its a medical psychiatrist, an addiction counselor or a holistic practitioner, many career options await in the field of substance abuse programs. , Working in the substance abuse recovery field can be an immensely rewarding career
What to Expect from Substance Use Teletherapy?
The only difference between substance use teletherapy and traditional counseling is the comfort of completing your session from your own home., You’ve heard it countless times, but allow us to say it once more: the pandemic threw a lot of t
Common Addiction Counseling Methods
Here is an overview of common counseling approaches used in addiction treatment, and how they help you overcome substance use., When people enter addiction treatment, the first stage is to break the physical dependence on the substance. Med
Ketamine Abuse and Addiction
Ketamine has a valid medical use, but it is frequently abused due to its mind-altering effects. Learn more about ketamine abuse and the risk of addiction., Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has a legitimate medical use. However, it
Teletherapy and Online Substance Abuse Treatment: What You Need to Know
Teletherapy combines the use of technology with therapy to deliver treatment through video conferencing and web-based tools. In today’s world, it’s increasingly important to provide
Is Addiction Treatment Safe During COVID-19?
Is it safe to get help for an addiction during COVID-19? Here are some things to consider., COVID-19 has shut down non-essential businesses across the country, including some outpatient addiction treatment centers. However, addiction treatm
Trauma Recovery: 6 Ways Your Body Can Be an Ally
Written by Gwen Blumberg Islam, LSW, Clinician for High Focus Centers in Paramus Often after experiencing trauma, the body can start to feel disconnected or
How Telehealth Can Treat Addiction
Telehealth lets you receive addiction treatment from home rather than at a treatment center. Learn how it works., Addiction recovery is a long-term effort that requires outside support. However, it can be hard to find the time to see a coun
Abusing Substances During COVID-19 Isolation
The stress of COVID-19 can lead to substance abuse. Here’s how to tell if you’re abusing substances while in isolation., The week of March 15, 2020 alcohol sales increased 55% over the previous year. This huge spike coincides with stay at h
How Loved Ones Can Support Recovery
Family members may feel helpless, but there are, in fact, many ways you can show your recovering loved one support during their journey., Recovering from addiction is hard for everyone — it's exhausting mentally and physically for the one actually undergoing treatment, but it's also challenging for the family and friends to sit by and watch. Often, we want to help our loved ones when they're struggling, but when it comes to addiction recovery, you may be stuck wondering
Practicing Sleep Hygiene in Recovery
Certain behaviors, like putting electronics away 30 minutes before bed and reading a book to help you fall asleep can promote good sleep hygiene., Practicing good sleep hygiene is important when actively recovering from a substance use diso
Substance Abuse During the Holidays
Drinking plays a big role in holiday celebrations, but heavy drinking can stray into substance abuse. Here are some triggers for alcohol abuse this season., Drinking plays a role in countless holiday traditions, from wine with dinner on Tha
Opioid Addiction and Treatment Options
Opioid addiction has resulted in over 400,000 U.S. deaths since 1999. Learn more about opioid use, its signs, symptoms, and treatment., It’s unfortunately common to read or hear about heroin related overdoses in the news. Some of us may eve
7 Facts about Drug Addiction
There are many facts to understand about drug use which can help you find treatment options for yourself or a loved one battling addiction., Despite the fact that the U.S. Surgeon General released a report in 2016 that stated 21 million Ame
Mental Illness and Substance Use
To treat co-occurring disorders, it's important to first understand the link between substance use and mental illness., Whether you have experienced it in your own life, or have witnessed it happen in the life of a loved one, you may have noticed that some people who battle a mental illness of some kind also struggle with substance abuse; or vice versa – someone diagnosed with substance abuse struggles with some form of
Life Skills in Addiction Recovery
Stress management, routine building and boundary setting are recovery skills that help maintain sobriety., Going through substance abuse treatment and addiction recovery programs is more than just finding freedom from substances – it is a way in which you can completely turn your life around, reject the old lifestyle you once pursued and build recovery skills. These life skills are a key component to any recovery program as they
A Closer Look at Women and Addiction
Risk factors like abuse, trauma and mental illness predispose women to substance use disorders at a higher percentage than you might have thought., A quick review of substance use statistics clearly reveals an unexpected trend: in many cases, women are more prone to substance use than men. There are many reasons for this, but it illuminates the urgency of seeking treatment for women dealing with these struggles. While there are certain similarities between the risk factors that predispose men
Risk Factors of Substance Use Disorder in Men
While men and women are both prone to addiction, men are more likely to depend on substances than women due to several factors., We know that individuals of both genders are affected by substance use, but we also know that addiction looks different for men and women. Substance use in men tends to start earlier and involves heavier and/or more frequent use. Reviewing the risk factors that primarily apply to men can help us develop new prevention and
Long Term Effects of Substance Abuse
Prolonged substance use can have far-reaching consequences both on one's body and brain. Having an understanding of these effects can help on seek out treatment., It is a well-known fact that substance abuse negatively impacts one's physical health. But what is not talked about as often is the severe impact substance use has on our brains and mental health as well. In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the effects of certain chemicals on our physical well-being, it's time
Are Prescription Drugs Addictive?
Prescription drugs are usually safe when taken as directed, but there is the risk of misuse and even addiction. Learn how to prevent prescription drug addiction., Prescription drugs are vital medicine for many people. They treat illnesses a
Difference Between Experimentation & Addiction
When it comes to substance use, it’s important to know the difference between experimentation and addiction., When it comes to substance use, it is vital for users and loved ones alike to understand the various stages. Using a substance does not always lead to an addiction. However, overuse, social pressures, and other factors could lead to one becoming physically and psychologically dependent on a drug or substance. These factors are not always
Finding a Treatment Center for Addiction
There are several factors to consider when finding treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, including levels of care and facility accreditation., Deciding to enter an addiction treatment program is a huge step in your recovery. But beginning the process includes researching and finding a treatment program. If you've begun this process, you already know how overwhelming it can be with the number of available treatment centers in the US. Hopefully, to help minimize any stress you may
