Is there someone in your life exhibiting crack addict behavior? It’s difficult to know how to help someone you love when you suspect they are…
According to recent estimates, it’s believed that 2.1 million Americans suffer from an opioid use disorder. It’s a debilitating illness that affects all aspects of…
When discussing the best evidence-based practices to treat substance use disorders, two therapies consistently top the list. Those two therapies are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and…
While crack is a common drug of abuse, many people still have several questions regarding what type of drug it is and how to treat…
Learning how to get clean from cocaine is a process and doesn’t have to be done alone. Decades of research and clinical work have distilled…
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant drug that works on the central nervous system (CNS). The dangers of meth include heart disease, impaired cognition, reduced motor…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often assumed to affect only war veterans or those who have survived a life-threatening experience. But the truth is that…
Summer is the perfect time for recreation and socializing. However, now that you’ve made the commitment to staying sober, you may have to readjust your…
Alcoholism can affect virtually anyone. Moreover, since drinking at social events is so normalized in culture, it is hard to spot the early signs of…
Addiction doesn’t just affect the physical body and mental health—it impacts virtually every aspect of a person’s life be it their job, career, or relationships…
