Resources
Read our latest insights into addiction and recovery.
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The Most Common Mental Health Disorders
By 2019, one in eight people in the United States were living with mental illness. Mental health and mood disorders can develop after traumatic events, health conditions, eating disorders, substance…
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Drugs and Depression
There is a strong correlation between people with depression and substance abuse- and it’s an issue that affects millions worldwide. Between prescribed over-the-counter medications or recreational use of hard substances,…
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What is Opioid Addiction?
The United States makes up 4.4% of the world’s population but consumes over 80% of the world’s opioids. In 2017, the opioid crisis was declared a nationwide Public Health Emergency…
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How to Prevent Relapse in Recovery
For those who have successfully completed a substance abuse treatment program, it’s an extraordinary achievement. Addiction treatment requires hard work and brutal honesty. It’s the first major step on the…
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Is Family Therapy Necessary for Rehab?
Families are complicated. Some individuals are very close with their family and interact with them regularly, while others distance themselves from the family unit, only visiting them for obligatory events…
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Tips for How to Maintain Sobriety
Choosing to recover from a substance use disorder is a courageous act; however, staying committed to your sobriety is a lifelong endeavor that takes patience and perseverance. Addiction recovery is…
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What are the Most Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders?
Alcohol or drugs are often used to self-medicate the oppressive symptoms of mental health problems. People often abuse substances to ease the pain of an undiagnosed psychological disorder, to cope…
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What is Family Therapy?
A solid foundation is essential for rebuilding a home. If the foundation is cracked, it must be repaired before the rest of the house can be built. The same is…
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What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common psychological disorders in the United States, affecting approximately 1 out of every 6 Americans. PTSD can develop in people who…
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What are the 17 Symptoms of PTSD?
It’s natural to experience fear and distress during and after a traumatic event, such as a car accident or sexual assault. Fear is part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. Individuals…
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What Type of Help Might a Person with a Co-Occurring Disorder Need?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that people with substance use disorders are at higher risk for developing one or more mental health disorders. This is why…
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Intervention for Drug Addiction
An addiction to drugs or alcohol is not a weakness – it’s an illness. The first step in helping a loved one who suffers from this illness is making the…
