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...
19Sep
New Research: Binge Drinking May Be More Dangerous for Women
It’s common knowledge that binge drinking carries serious health and lifestyle consequences for all. However, new research shows that women who drink heavily experience higher risk of alcohol-related problems than men. Today,...
13Sep
Why Addiction Recovery is a Spiritual Journey
Why Abstinence Isn’t Enough If you’re trying to stay sober and are wondering why everyone says spirituality is necessary, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with the concept of a...
06Sep
How to Tell if You’ve Developed a Dependence on Benzodiazepines
Research shows that benzodiazepines and other anti-anxiety medications are among the most overused and misused. Up to 44 percent of chronic users may develop a dependency. Today, we’ll explore these medications and...
23Aug
Why Self-Help Isn’t Enough to Conquer Addiction
Today, there are nearly 23 million Americans struggling with substance use disorders. Of these, less than 1% receive the help they need to overcome addiction. Perhaps one of the...
13Aug
MABT: Mindful Body Awareness Training Helps Prevent Relapse
In recent years, treatment providers have sought medication-free approaches to managing the disease of addiction. One popular approach centers around mindfulness: the conscious, nonjudgmental observation of one’s emotional state....
