Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Successful recovery from mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring disorders require effective, evidence-based treatment. Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are therapies that have… Read More
The Benefits of Sober Living Homes
While treatment is an essential component of achieving sobriety, it is not the only factor necessary for establishing long-term recovery. An individual must consider other life circumstances, such as their… Read More
What Are Stimulant Drugs?
Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO Stimulants, also referred to as “uppers,” speed up the body’s internal systems. In general, they increase attention and alertness. Recreationally, stimulants may be… Read More
How Childhood Trauma Manifests in Adulthood
There is no question that trauma has long-lasting effects on mental health. Trauma is a risk factor for nearly all behavioral health disorders, including substance use. While some instances of… Read More
Addressing the Overdose Crisis
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States has surpassed… Read More
Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT There are many misconceptions about addiction. One popular myth is that a person may only experience addiction if it runs in their family. In… Read More
The Impact of Mindfulness on Addiction Recovery
Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular personal growth and healing practice. Specifically, mindfulness is recognized as a valuable therapeutic intervention for mental health and substance use disorders. What makes mindfulness… Read More
Why Acceptance Is Essential to Recovery
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Many people that struggle with addiction continue to do so because they are not ready to accept the consequences that their substance-using behavior has… Read More
The Consequences of College Drinking
Updated on 2/3/2023 Today’s society has gone above and beyond in normalizing social drinking. Even more alarming is society’s glorification and encouragement of college drinking as a key part of… Read More
The Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Care (IOP)
Content updated on 03/29/24 When it comes to substance use and addiction, one of the most challenging decisions is whether or not to seek treatment and recovery. Addiction can be… Read More
