What is kratom? Kratom, also known as ketum, is a mind-altering substance derived from a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) found in Southeast Asia. It is
Self-medicating through alcohol and drugs is a popular coping mechanism for millions of Americans who suffer from a range of anxiety disorders. According to the
According to the second annual 2018 surveillance report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated of over 630,000 people died
What can we learn from mindful meditation? Mindful meditation in addiction treatment is the practice of being “in the moment,” and it is much more
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without _________ (fill in the blank). Many would insert the word “family” as they imagine images of intergenerational family members cooking,
You know you want it, but you know it’s not good for you because you’ve already been down that road plenty of times. You’ve worked
Individuals in recovery face a special challenge when they feel ready to re-enter the workforce. In Strengthening Professional Identity: Challenges of the Addictions Treatment Workforce,
Origin of the Disease Model of Addiction The term “Disease Model of Addiction” was coined more than 50 years after the American Medical Association (AMA)
Are you too young to be forgetful about certain things that only older adults worry about? You walk into a room and immediately forget what you were looking for. You’re out with friends or at the grocery store, only to realize that you forgot your wallet in the other purse…again. After you leave the house and have been on the road for 10-15 minutes, you have to go all the way back home to get something you left behind. Occasionally, this would be normal, but if it happens all the time and you find yourself unable to concentrate on tasks or remember passwords to frequently used accounts, you could chalk it up to being scatterbrained, but if alcohol consumption or drug use is also part of your daily routine, you may be experiencing memory loss (brain fog) associated with substance use.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) defines addiction as “a complex condition, a brain disease manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.” By definition, addiction
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