Did you know that more than twenty million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder? If you think you might have an addiction to something, you’re likely deciding whether or not treatment is right for you. On one hand, you want to be healthy and safe. But...
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more than 14 million Americans had an alcohol use disorder in 2019. Alcohol abuse refers to excessive alcohol despite the harm it may cause to your health, relationships, and more. If you are...
When drug use becomes habitual, it can be very hard to quit. It can take a long time, and you might be worried about relapsing. The best way to safely and successfully become sober is to seek treatment. There are many options for treatment, and it is important to find...
What helps you achieve your goals? What motivates you to continue working towards something, even when it is difficult? These are questions that you might be asked in motivational interviewing. It can be hard to quit when it comes to addiction if you don’t see any...
It’s an undeniable fact that alcohol is entrenched in the culture of the United States. That being said, it’s an addictive substance and causes tremendous harm to hundreds of thousands of lives each year. From damaged relationships and reduced job performance to liver...
Alcohol usage is pervasive across American culture. In fact, among potentially-addictive substances, alcohol is by far the most commonly used. For the majority of users, alcohol addiction never becomes an issue. But as an addictive substance, no amount of alcohol use...
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy that seeks to alleviate the effects of trauma. Its use is meant to support the brain in processing past trauma experiences that might manifest in mental or physical ailments in the...
Intensive outpatient programs, often called IOPs, are an intermediate treatment structure between inpatient and outpatient treatment. They are used to treat mental health disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Patients attending an IOP access...
The effects of alcohol withdrawal begin when someone addicted to or physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops using the substance. The physical impacts of quitting alcohol "cold turkey" range from mild to severe. Moreover, alcohol withdrawal symptoms actually...