Something that still is not fully understood by the general population is that addiction is not a moral issue or a simple matter of choice. The propensity towards harmful alcohol or drug use is often [...]
Addiction is a disease that affects the body, mind and spirit. More than that, the effects of substance use disorders leak out into every aspect of life. Close relationships are particularly vulnerable to problems caused [...]
One of the hidden dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the globe in early 2020 relates to addiction treatment services. Facilities, offices and even public transportation shut down, at least temporarily, in many areas, [...]
There’s a lot more to the recovery journey than detox and rehab. Often, people who seek addiction treatment need medication to complement counseling and group therapy. With psychiatric medication management for addiction, a medical clinician [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has led thousands of people to slip into isolation and many more to develop intense feelings of loneliness. Isolation and addiction go hand in hand. Without friends, family or acquaintances to confide [...]
Addiction recovery is an ongoing process because substance use disorders are chronic diseases. This means that rather than finding a cure, you're learning to manage your symptoms. Even after completing a rehabilitation program, you're still [...]
The world has changed beyond recognition in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and people need help with coping more than ever. You might have turned to drugs or alcohol as a result of anxiety [...]
It's perfectly natural to feel a strong desire to help someone you love if they find themselves in trouble with drugs and alcohol. However, when healthy boundaries aren't clearly established, compassion can turn into codependency. [...]
In some cases, immediately stopping a drug can be too much of a shock to the system, putting your health at risk. Certain substances, including alcohol, opioids like heroin and benzodiazepines, trick the body into [...]
All outpatient services treat people who are suffering from a substance use disorder on a part-time basis. Often, clinics help those who are going through an addiction address underlying mental health issues and devise a [...]
