
How Drinking Alcohol Harms Your Health
Drinking alcohol is part of our social culture; it is associated with relaxation, parties, and adventures. For some, drinking a... Continue Reading
Drinking alcohol is part of our social culture; it is associated with relaxation, parties, and adventures. For some, drinking a... Continue Reading

Accessing Addiction Recovery Resources During the Pandemic
By Constance Scharff, PhDEconomic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we access mental health and addiction recovery services. Here a... Continue Reading
Economic shutdowns and stay-at-home orders have changed the way we access mental health and addiction recovery services. Here a... Continue Reading

Overcoming Relapse Triggers During the Pandemic
By Constance Scharff, PhDCovid-19 has put many in recovery from substance use disorder at risk of relapse. The American Medical Association notes that o... Continue Reading
Covid-19 has put many in recovery from substance use disorder at risk of relapse. The American Medical Association notes that o... Continue Reading

Using TRICARE for Addiction Treatment
By Dr. Brian Wind Ph.D.Both active-duty military members and veterans face a difficult set of circumstances when it comes to recovering from addiction... Continue Reading
Both active-duty military members and veterans face a difficult set of circumstances when it comes to recovering from addiction... Continue Reading

What Role Should Primary Care Play in Addiction Treatment?
By Dawn HurleyIt's important to consider the possible reasons why so many don't get help, despite the effectiveness of interventions for Subs... Continue Reading
It's important to consider the possible reasons why so many don't get help, despite the effectiveness of interventions for Subs... Continue Reading

Preventing Relapse With Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy
By Dawn HurleyBased on research, MABT training-based treatment has lasting effects on addiction recovery. Continue Reading
Based on research, MABT training-based treatment has lasting effects on addiction recovery. Continue Reading

How Disruptive Behavior Disorder & Substance Misuse Affect One Another
By Dawn HurleyThe combination of a SUD and a DBD can not only drastically affect someone's quality of life, but also complicate the treatment... Continue Reading
The combination of a SUD and a DBD can not only drastically affect someone's quality of life, but also complicate the treatment... Continue Reading

Can EMDR Therapy Help Those Suffering From a Dual Diagnosis?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is psychotherapy that promotes healing from the emotional distress that tr... Continue Reading
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is psychotherapy that promotes healing from the emotional distress that tr... Continue Reading

Is Vaping Linked to Clinical Depression?
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.A recent study found that individuals who reported vaping had a greater chance of also reporting a comorbid history of clinical... Continue Reading
A recent study found that individuals who reported vaping had a greater chance of also reporting a comorbid history of clinical... Continue Reading

Defining Vampire Energy & Its Role in Active Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesVampire energy presents in various forms, but no form is more easily recognizable than active addiction. Continue Reading
Vampire energy presents in various forms, but no form is more easily recognizable than active addiction. Continue Reading

Behavioral Signs You or a Loved One May Have an Addiction
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Addiction isn't always apparent. The shame and stigma are pervasive. As a result, many withhold, lie, and manipulate their trut... Continue Reading
Addiction isn't always apparent. The shame and stigma are pervasive. As a result, many withhold, lie, and manipulate their trut... Continue Reading

The Disease Model of Addiction: History and Perspectives
By Dawn HurleyAnyone wanting to have an informed conversation on the matter will need to understand the reasons why addiction is considered a... Continue Reading
Anyone wanting to have an informed conversation on the matter will need to understand the reasons why addiction is considered a... Continue Reading

The Danger of Misunderstood Spiritual Gifts & Their Role in Addiction
By Toshia HumphriesWhether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading
Whether you’re going through a spiritual awakening or seeing yourself in the scenario of shamed, judged or distorted experience... Continue Reading

Kanna: Treatment for Depression or Next Popular Drug of Choice?
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading
South Africans have used the Kanna plant for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today, it is making controversial headway in the... Continue Reading

When ‘Peer Pressure’ Becomes Bullying
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Young people are especially prone to these consequences. Continue Reading
Young people are especially prone to these consequences. Continue Reading

What is the alcohol detox experience like?
We asked and you answered. Here are two separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through. Continue Reading
We asked and you answered. Here are two separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through. Continue Reading

What if I can't afford rehab?
We asked and you answered. Here are three separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through. Continue Reading
We asked and you answered. Here are three separate perspectives on this topic to help guide you through. Continue Reading

What are the unique needs of women in addiction treatment?
We asked and you answered. Here are a few perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading
We asked and you answered. Here are a few perspectives on this topic to help guide you through recovery. Continue Reading