Recovering
November 25, 2021
Today, the consensus among most mental health professionals is that relapses are often just part of recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). According to the National […]
November 18, 2021
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 […]
November 4, 2021
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 […]
November 2, 2021
Today, the word “cure” is rarely used in mental health treatment circles, as it implies that patients with conditions like substance use disorder (SUD) can revert […]
October 7, 2021
Opioid replacement therapy (ORT), also known as opioid substitution, opioid maintenance, opioid-assisted treatment, and other similar terms, is the process of substituting a more dangerous opioid […]
September 14, 2021
While completing rehab is a major life milestone, your recovery journey has only just begun. For many people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD), maintaining sobriety […]
September 9, 2021
For most people with substance use disorder (SUD), rehab programs are only the beginning of their recovery journey. Good outcomes in drug and alcohol rehabilitation are […]
September 6, 2021
Naloxone, or Narcan, is an opioid antagonist medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose. It attaches to opioid receptors in the brain, blocking the effects […]
August 26, 2021
People recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) often experience problems with their self-esteem. While this may not seem like such a big deal to an outside […]