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...
13Jun
Using Nature as Therapy
In addiction recovery, it’s important to keep your routine from becoming stale. Many times, you’ll see recommendations for alternative therapies: equine-assisted counseling, new approaches to individual psychotherapy, and even...
05Jun
New CDC Study: The Evolution of U.S. Drug Overdoses
New research shows that opioids aren’t the only drug responsible for overdose deaths in America. A breaking report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzes trends...
22May
Mental Health Awareness | Mental Health Month | Clinician Guest Post
May is Mental Health Month. How exactly do you define your mental health? Mental health refers to your cognitive (thinking), behavioral, and emotional well- being. During active alcoholism and...
15May
What You Need to Know About Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are responsible for the largest percentage of overdose deaths nationwide. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US, opioid painkillers accounted for 38.2% of them. Every...
