Beginning the New Year in Recovery
Welcome to 2020! It is our hope that you were able to successfully ring in the new year without compromising your sobriety. This time of year is exciting because it serves...
23Dec
Carfentanil: Opioid More Deadly Than Fentanyl Found in Seattle Streets
Remembering Fentanyl The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) describes fentanyl as a synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Originally developed for the pain management of cancer...
18Dec
Addiction in Alaska
While addiction is a widespread epidemic, certain corners of the country are more significantly affected by it. Residents of Alaska struggle with alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription drugs, and marijuana. Although the...
12Dec
Milliman Report Finds Parity Violations, Barriers to Addiction Treatment
Troubling Parity Data Found by Milliman Last month, Milliman, Inc. released the results of a nationwide study which covered over 37 million people. Based on actual claims data for hundreds...
09Dec
What to Expect from Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
Whether you’re transitioning out of residential addiction treatment or seeking help for a mood disorder, nearly everyone could benefit from outpatient mental health treatment. The extra support and insight provided by a...
26Nov
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 Addiction In 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...
