Recovery is a lifelong road. This means that support is needed for the entire journey. Support comes in many forms and from many people and…
Having the support of peers is crucial as you go through treatment and recovery from addiction. Those peers understand better than anyone else what you…
Most Americans are acutely aware of the addiction crisis. From the “War on Drugs” to the “Opioid Epidemic,” headlines highlight the need for a national…
When it comes to substance use disorders, there are often co-occurring mental health conditions that manifest as well. The most common co-occurring disorders tend to…
Relapse prevention is an integral part of treatment and recovery from a substance use disorder. There can be many triggers associated with addiction, and identifying…
Having the right layers of support as you go through treatment for a substance use disorder is critical to a successful recovery. Recovery is a…
Treatment for a substance use disorder can look very different for women versus men. This is why gender-specific treatment is so advantageous. Being able to…
Recognizing the signs of prescription drug abuse can be challenging if you do not know what to look for. In many cases, a person abusing…
Much like the rest of the United States, residents of Texas are experiencing the toll substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions take on…
Animal-assisted therapies have proven to be highly effective in treating various substance use disorders. The National Library of Medicine1 has published a number of studies…