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....
06Aug
Washington State Addiction Statistics
There’s no question that Washington is a wonderful place to live – with beautiful coastal views, snow-capped mountains, and bustling cities, visitors may describe it as idyllic. Unfortunately, no matter how beautiful a...
30Jul
College Alcohol Policies Fall Short
College Alcohol Rules and Guidelines In a new study, titled “Assessing Campus Alcohol Policies: Measuring Accessibility, Clarity, and Effectiveness,” researchers from Johns Hopkins examined college alcohol rules and guidelines for their effectiveness. The...
19Jul
New Study: Opioid Crisis Overwhelms Doctors
As America’s opioid epidemic continues to claim more lives, those suffering from chemical dependence are not the only ones affected. We’ve discussed before that substance use disorder is a...
12Jul
How Psychotherapy Improves Mental Health
Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, is a therapeutic method used to help people through a variety of different mental health concerns, including substance use. This can help to control...
05Jul
10 Easy Ways to De-Stress in Addiction Recovery
Stress management is critical for maintaining lasting sobriety. While in treatment, you probably learned several new coping mechanisms and stress responses for life’s challenges. When done properly, these can...
28Jun
Finding Treatment: The Benefits of Local Rehab
Selecting the right addiction treatment facility is an incredibly important part of rehabilitation. The good news is that you’ve already made the right decision by choosing to attend rehab...
21Jun
Protecting Children from the Opioid Epidemic
Over 47,000 people died from overdosing on prescription opioid painkillers in 2017, many of whom were parents. When news stories focus on the toll of America’s opioid epidemic, they...
