When Outpatient Addiction Treatment is the Answer
Outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment allows you to continue living at home and going to work, which prevents disruption in your daily life. While this approach may sound preferable to...
21Nov
Overcoming Denial in an Intervention
Getting a loved one into addiction treatment can be challenging. Some people may not believe that their substance use has escalated to a problematic level; others may feel that they have...
15Nov
Am I Being Manipulated by an Addict?
We have previously discussed the fact that addiction is a disease. One of the unique features of this disorder is an increase in negative behavioral patterns, such as lying, denying, cheating,...
07Nov
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
The History of AddictionIn the past, public perception centered around addiction as a moral failing rooted in one’s personality. People previously vilified not only drugs and alcohol, but those who had...
01Nov
Dia de los Muertos and Gratitude
Dia de los MuertosIn most of the United States, death is linked to fear and is to be discussed solemnly, if at all. Unless, of course, you are talking with your...
22Oct
About Adult Children of Alcoholics
It’s no secret that addiction can wreak havoc on one’s life – job performance, personal responsibilities, and important relationships all fall by the wayside when someone develops a substance use disorder. Unfortunately, the...
16Oct
Coming Soon: A Marijuana Breathalyzer
How Can We Detect Whether Someone Is Driving High?In spite of the significant impairments created by the consumption of marijuana, field sobriety tests – which are 90% effective in the identification...
09Oct
Understanding the Disease Model of Addiction
Misconceptions About AddictionUnfortunately, there is a pervasive belief that addiction is a moral failure. Many people wrongly believe that if the addict in their life would just “wake up” and decide...
04Oct
Seniors and Addiction: Recovery for Older Adults
Customized CareMen and women over the age of 50 have unique psychological, physical, and spiritual needs that require tailored care in a rehabilitation environment. Older adults may not recognize that they...
