Men and women are equally as likely to become addicted to drugs and alcohol, but how men typically experience addiction is unique. Generally speaking, men use drugs differently than women and have their own physical and mental responses to the various harmful substances. Additionally, the issues faced by men during addiction treatment are also unique…
Many people have suffered through traumatic events in their lives. Whether this trauma occurred over many years or in a single event, there is an all too common connection between trauma and addiction. Trauma can cause severe psychological and physical reactions in people and, for some individuals, the pain is extreme enough to push them…
They say that “it takes a village” to raise a child. This is also true for healing, recovering from addiction, and overcoming mental health struggles. In group therapy, you can find that helpful village. With the supportive network of a group therapy program, you can get through a wide array of mental health challenges daily.…
During your medical detox and rehab, and for your medication-assisted treatment program to reverse the harmful effects of a substance use disorder, a mix of therapy, medication, and holistic approaches may be used to deliver a long-term and successful recovery. Medication-assisted treatment is common and proven to be effective for many people who have battled…
Heroin addiction is a chronic disease often culminating with many severe physical and mental health problems. Some of these issues include significant changes to the way your brain functions, financial distress, and significant struggles maintaining healthy relationships. To overcome a heroin addiction safely, a heroin addiction treatment in a medically supervised setting is your best…
Every year, we make many New Year’s resolutions to live a healthier life, whether it is being more compassionate with others, eating healthier, exercising, or getting sober. The problem with the new year, new me resolutions is that they often start strong, only to fail in the end. Think about all your canceled gym memberships,…
Sadly, there is a proven connection between addiction and childhood trauma. The traumatic events experienced in your childhood can and often do follow you into adulthood and create a series of mental health issues that may also cause you to self-medicate through excessive drinking or drug use. If you or someone you love is struggling…
Family therapy is a proven effective kind of psychological counseling capable of assisting family members in learning how to communicate more effectively and healthily resolve conflicts. Many of the issues your family may be experiencing could result from one or more members of your family struggling with substance use disorders or mental health issues. Co-occurring…
There is no single approach to medication-assisted treatment for opioid cravings or even for recovery from opioid addiction, for that matter. Every person’s recovery is as unique as they are. The most important thing to do is to consider all of your options, learn about the medication to reduce opioid cravings, and find an opioid…
Men are just as likely to become addicted to drugs and alcohol as women, but how men typically experience addiction is not the same. Men typically use drugs differently than women and have a unique set of responses to the substances. Furthermore, men’s issues in addiction treatment are also unique and deserve an experienced team…