Veterans and Substance Abuse Recovery from a substance use disorder does not have to be an upheaval of your entire life. You can remain living at home while in a non-residential IOP rehab, getting treatment as you rebuild your personal life and...
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders in Veterans It is hard for any civilian to understand Veterans’ experiences in their time of active duty. While many may think of the horrific scenes of war from movies, nothing compares to the real-life memories and traumas...
Understanding the Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction A strong correlation exists between trauma and drug or alcohol addiction. Many of those who have experienced different types of trauma are more likely to turn to substances of abuse to cope with their emotions.
Understanding the Intersection Between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse Often, mental health disorders and substance abuse go hand-in-hand, and close to 50 percent of those who have an underlying mental illness will also be struggling with addiction. For those struggling with...
Coping With Anxiety Without Turning to Drugs and Alcohol When it comes to treating drug addiction, alcoholism, and other forms of substance use disorder, it is not enough to treat the most obvious signs of abuse. In order for drug and alcohol...
The Challenge of Seasonal Depression for People With Substance Use Disorder When seasons change, it’s not just the weather that’s impacted. Many people struggle as the holiday season approaches or during extreme temperature shifts. For those struggling with seasonal depression, the start...
Depression and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic If you ask a group of addiction treatment specialists what is most critical to long-term success in recovery, they are likely to tell you the same thing: a healthy support system and solid real-life friendships....
The Correlation Between These Two Vices A huge problem facing many large cities across the U.S. is illicit and prescription drug abuse. Add guns into the mix and it is a true recipe for disaster. When an individual is under the influence...
Breaking The Compulsive Habit Close to one in seven Americans smoke marijuana regularly and make it part of their daily evening ritual. While medical marijuana has medicinal benefits for those with unique disabilities and illnesses, when the controlled substance is abused, it...
The Concerning Connection Betwen Lack of Sleep and Substance Abuse Recent studies have shown that those who are sleep-deprived are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who get enough sleep. When an individual lacks the appropriate hours of shut-eye,...
