Pursuing employment and further education while in recovery can feel intimidating because of the stigma surrounding...
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High-Functioning Addiction Is Still Addiction
High-functioning addiction can be tough to spot for others and the individual with substance use disorder. Because we...
Understanding PTSD Treatment for Combat Veterans
Veterans experience higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when compared to the rest of the...
Why Is Family Therapy So Important in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders?
When people think about substance use disorders (SUDs), they often focus on the individual who is abusing substances....
What are the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder, and How are They Treated?
Bipolar disorder, formerly referred to as manic depression, can have a devastating effect on a person's life if it is...
The Importance of Incorporating Life Skills Classes into IOP and PHP Treatment
Cooking, cleaning, job hunting, hygiene, basic budgeting, and financial planning—many assume that all adults know how...
Breaking Free From Methamphetamine Use Through IOP
Methamphetamine (meth) use has become a problem of epic proportions in the United States in recent years. Meth use is...
Treating Prescription Drug Use in Teens With the Help of a Family Program
From watching the news or reading articles online, the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States might be...
Substance Use and HIV
Receiving a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can feel terrifying, but there are effective medications...
The Basics of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Most people are familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). A treatment...
Have a Happy and Sober Halloween
Spooky season is here! Although Halloween is October 31st, many people begin decorating and celebrating long before...
Finding Wellness During National Wellness Month
For centuries, people have sought optimal health and wellness, but it was not until the 1950s that the wellness...