Is Abstinence The Only Way?
In addiction treatment circles, abstinence is used to describe the ongoing act of avoiding or not partaking in specific behaviors or substances. Thus, if someone has not consumed
Why Is It So Hard to Quit Nicotine?
Though it might seem odd to discuss tobacco in the same vein as cocaine or heroin, tobacco is, a dangerous and addictive substance. Of course, when
How New Info on Biological Adolescence Might Change Views on SUD
What does being an adult mean? Without getting too bogged down in philosophical questions, most of us would take adulthood to mean the time where we
7 Key Facts About Benzodiazepines
Many physicians have what could be described as mixed feelings for benzodiazepines. On one hand, benzodiazepines (or benzos, as they’re often called) are an incredibly effective
SBIRT: Some Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the massive challenges presented by the current opioid crisis, SBIRT programs have become a bigger part of the public conversation. These programs are not
Does Person-Centered Therapy Work for SUD Recovery?
While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most widely used psychotherapy approach in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, there are alternatives a therapist may prefer to use