Ketamine is a powerful dissociative anesthetic drug that has become increasingly popular in the United States. It is used recreationally, as well as medically, for…
Seeing someone you love fall into the grip of alcoholism can be one of the most painful, frustrating, and frightening situations a person can experience.…
In the addiction treatment industry, alcohol is a commonly abused substance. Unlike illicit drugs such as heroin or cocaine, alcohol is legal, socially acceptable, and…
Many Americans struggle with substance use disorder and mental health issues. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known condition most often treated through medications. However, when…
Art therapy has been used in a variety of behavioral health settings, including addiction treatment. Art therapy for addicts can provide an outlet to help…
It is not uncommon for a substance use disorder and a mental health condition to co-occur. This is known as dual diagnosis and behavioral health…
There are many approaches to treatment when it comes to substance use disorder. For many, the hard part is taking the first step and seeking…
Behavioral health encompasses both substance use disorders and mental health disorders. In treating these various disorders, behavioral health specialists employ a wide variety of evidence-based…
Children don’t always live the happy lives so often illustrated in movies on TV. When a child observes their parents suffering from substance addiction during…
There is no doubt that opioid painkillers have legitimate medical uses in treating and managing severe pain. For example, after a severe injury or major…