Medication-assisted treatment, also known as MAT, is a treatment approach to opioid addiction that uses a combination of medications and behavioral therapies. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this approach can...
Substance use disorder is a serious and life-threatening mental health condition that many Americans struggle with on a daily basis. When an individual begins mixing substances, their risk of developing serious health concerns, like an overdose, increase...
When people struggling with a substance addiction first decide to get sober, there are general overall concerns by all who care. They might be asking am I substituting for my addiction? Even though they might be succeeding at remaining abstinent from substances, there...
Addiction is a Family Disease The fact is that addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the person under the influence. Just as addiction is a family issue, addiction treatment should also be a family issue. This means that recovery is a process that must...
One significant advantage of sober living is that it provides structured Independence the person in recovery. Recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is a life long process for all who choose this path. Many are able to achieve sobriety at home or living with family....