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...
01Nov
Dia de los Muertos and Gratitude
Dia de los Muertos In 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 Addiction Unfortunately, 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 Care Men 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...
27Sep
Purdue & Other Drug Makers Ordered to Pay Millions for Opioid Crisis
Last month, two landmark resolutions were reached with respect to the nation’s opioid epidemic. Purdue Pharma and Johnson & Johnson have been required to pay millions of dollars for their roles...
