The prevalence of co-occurring disorders among people who struggle with a substance use disorder (SUD) makes dual diagnosis treatment a priority for most reputable addiction…
Relationships within the family erode over time when one of its members is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). Lost trust and ineffectual communications…
Addiction affects families, and families can affect addiction. The erosion of trust and healthy communication can interfere with healing for the person in recovery and…
Just because you have decided to seek addiction treatment to begin recovery does not mean that you are 100% positive about this step. Ambivalence is…
Initially, addiction was considered a character flaw, and people struggling with it had nowhere to go for any reasonable or practical help, let alone compassionate…
You may have a few questions if you’ve been researching and reading rehab-related resources. For example: What is motivational interviewing? What is MET or motivational…
Motivational interviewing, developed by William R. Miller in 1983, has evolved over the last 40 years but remains a widely used tool in addiction treatment.…
Addiction is a powerful disease. Abusing an addictive substance—such as alcohol, meth, cocaine, or opioids—literally changes brain chemistry. The psychological factors of addiction include mechanisms…
State opioid settlement money now being distributedAuthor: Karen Morfitt (CBS News Colorado) Published: 11:01 PM MST October 1, 2022After decades of fueling the opioid epidemic,…
It is common for people considering a drug addiction residential recovery facility to feel anxiety about whether they can receive visitors while in treatment. The…