As marijuana becomes legal in states all over the country, teens are beginning to see more and more reasons to try the gateway drug. However, just because a substance is legal does not mean its use doesn’t have consequences. Discussing marijuana rehab with your teen can be pretty difficult, as most teens feel like they’re…
Alcoholism can look different for everybody. There is no “typical” depiction of an alcoholic, which makes it difficult to realize if you or a loved one is becoming addicted to alcohol. It can be especially difficult to spot alcoholism in a young adult or teenager who might have just begun drinking. However, young adult alcoholics…
Both physical and mental dependence can take an extreme toll on a person. Sometimes, a person has only a physical addiction, and other times a person might have only a mental dependence. However, depending on what they are addicted to, it might be both. If you or a loved one is currently experiencing either a…
Addiction affects more than the person with an addiction to cocaine, heroin, or alcohol. It affects everyone around them and can break apart families and destroy relationships. What is relationship therapy, and why is it essential for addiction recovery? A relationship therapy program works with families who are living with someone who is struggling with…
Methamphetamines, or meth, is a synthetic or man-made substance that affects the central nervous system and has an extremely high rate of addiction. Meth addiction symptoms can range in severity depending on the amounts taken and the length of abuse. The more you take, the harder it will be to recover. The safest way to…
Summertime is in full swing, and that means lots of parties and good times. Summer brings extra temptations for men and women struggling with addiction, as everyone around you seems to be drinking. You can still go to those parties and have fun while drinking non-alcoholic party drinks. The simple act of having a drink…
The tens of thousands of deaths from heroin addiction that happen each year are preventable. While there is no cure for addiction, there are several effective treatment programs that can help. Spotting the signs of heroin addiction can be difficult as many people will go to extremes to hide their addiction, but there are ways…
Individual and family therapy are both valuable standard practices for those going through substance use addiction treatment. Family therapy is a powerful method to enhance the skills required for healthy family functioning, and it typically focuses on communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Telehealth family therapy activities are one way to improve these skills and also…
Rehabilitation is any process that assists in getting someone who has struggled with addiction or illness back to a healthy state. What exactly is drug rehab? It often entails spending time and effort in an environment conducive to wellness, learning behaviors, and forming habits that patients who struggle with drug addiction can use to achieve…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is now considered a standard method of treatment for drug addiction. It’s particularly effective in cases where individuals demonstrate specific ways of thinking and behavioral patterns that lead to a reliance on a substance. For example, anxiety or depression often lead to drinking due to alcohol’s depressing (that is, non-stimulating) effects. Alcohol, or…