While it may feel like COVID-19 has upended everyone’s lives and shifted other issues to the side, the reality is that crises such as...
How Xanax Use Affects Our Brain and Body — And Can Lead to Addiction
The number of prescriptions for benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, grew 67% between 1996...
The Connection Between Substance Use and Trauma
The number of Americans living with substance use disorders is daunting, with a 2018 national survey conducted by the National Survey...
Preparing For A Holiday Season Unlike Any Other
2020 has been quite different from almost any other year that we have experienced in our lives. As we enter the holiday season, we...
Depression and Substance Abuse Treatment
Emotional lows are a part of life, but people with depression experience emotional disruptions that don’t go away. The Depression and...
Motivational Interviewing Therapy for Addiction
When most of us think of the word “interview,” we imagine a nerve-wracking experience applying for a job or admission into school....
