Do you know someone recovering from addiction? It's very likely that you do. They may be in your family, a friend or a co-worker. According to a survey done in 2016, one in 10 Americans older than 12 engaged in illicit substance use in the...
Every person’s journey through addiction treatment and recovery is different. You may find that group therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is the most helpful. Others find solace in repairing their broken relationships. Still others turn to the arts such as music as they journey through...
The recovery process from addiction isn't simple or easy. It's better to think of addiction recovery as a long journey that may take you to unexpected places before you reach your destination. Sometimes, people think of recovery from addiction as a straight line where you...
The horse-human bond has always been strong, and it stretches back to ancient times. Horses are intelligent, intuitive and sensitive animals that work well as companions. The Greek physician Hippocrates advocated interactions with horses due to health benefits. In the modern age, French neurologist Charles...
The opioid crisis is one of the worst public health issues in the history of the United States. Opioid use and abuse have risen exponentially in the country for roughly three decades, and with it comes rising overdose statistics and increasingly potent drugs as well....
If you're in the midst of addiction recovery, you might be wondering what the benefits of group therapy are. You might be thinking about how hard it is just to share and open up with your individual therapist much less a group of strangers that...
September is a transition month where summer slowly moves into fall. The warm days get cooler, and the leaves change color as we prepare for the winter months ahead. September is also National Recovery Month as designated by the Mental Health Services Administration to celebrate...
Dissociative drugs are a type of drug that causes hallucinogenic effects such as an altered perception of sight and sound. They are sometimes called hallucinogenic drugs as well. The feeling of detachment from one's self or environment is also a pronounced effect of dissociative drugs....
Having a relationship with an addict isn't an easy thing. People who struggle with substance abuse often also have mental health issues as well. They may also have various physical problems stemming from their substance abuse. Anyone who has a relationship with an addict, whether...
Staging an intervention is an important part of getting a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction to seek help. Many people struggling with addiction don't realize or are in denial that they need help. An intervention isn't necessarily how it appears in popular...