Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. People may use the terms opioids and opiates interchangeably, but they actually refer...
Are CBT and DBT Effective For Addiction Treatment?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are types...
Can You Overcome Addiction If It’s Genetic?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), about half of a person’s...
What is Withdrawal? When Does It Occur?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. Withdrawal is the physical and mental process that someone with a substance abuse...
What Role Does Family Therapy Play in Addiction Recovery?
Addiction doesn’t only affect the individual abusing drugs or alcohol. Substance abuse affects a person’s entire family and all who...
Understanding the Stages of Addiction
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mohammed Saeed, MD. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as “a treatable,...