Most are familiar with the fragrant, chunky, Epsom salt-based bath salts that are poured into warm bath water for relaxation and invigoration. This type of…
Methamphetamine is known by a variety of names, such as crank, ice, and crystal. It comes as a white, bitter-tasting, odorless powder, and this central…
When teens face peer pressure from their friends in and out of school, it influences the choices they make. A child’s friends play a substantial…
Holistic treatment is an increasingly available option for a wide range of illnesses. Holistic treatment incorporates traditional and evidence-based, alternative therapies to heal the entire…
Is a family member taking Seroquel? Perhaps you are wondering, what is Seroquel? Seroquel is the common name for an anti-psychotic drug that is referred…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, or EMDR, has historically been used to treat trauma-induced disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Individuals suffering…
One of the questions we commonly hear in admissions is, “How is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) different from attending AA meetings?” Why would I…
Extended Care is a relatively new concept in the addiction treatment field and is largely a result of the growing evidence that more is needed…
In the past, many medical professionals believed that it was too hard to treat addicts who suffer from co-occurring conditions of mental illness, such as…
With news reports of drug busts and drug abuse increasing, many people may wonder just what addiction is, and how does one tell if they…