Content Reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Raves, festivals and clubs are home to a number of illicit drugs that alter the perception of reality and induce changes… Read More
Substance use disorder
Can One Addiction Be Replaced With Another?
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Replacing one addiction with another, whether it’s based around a substance or a behavior, is a risk that is important to manage… Read More
The Anxiety of Transitioning Back into Public Spaces
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the lives of many. Some countries have their borders closed to the outside world but are starting… Read More
Codependency in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 09/12/23 Codependency as a condition was discovered as a result of studying relationships within families where an alcoholic was present. This term describes an unhealthy dynamic where one… Read More
Family Dynamics & Addiction: Are We Helping?
When it comes to the treatment of a substance use disorder (SUD), the family unit is increasingly being considered as a critical component of recovery. Depending on its structure and… Read More
The Connection Between Insomnia and Addiction
If you’ve ever experienced a sleepless night, the memory of the next morning is probably one that you’d prefer not to relive. These dreadful mornings and exhausting workdays are all… Read More
Outside of Therapy: Holistic Care for Addiction
The term “holistic care” keeps popping up more and more in the field of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, but what does this term mean exactly? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary,… Read More
When Does a Bad Habit Become an Addiction?
Whether it’s the constant tapping of a foot or the biting of fingernails, many people would probably admit to some habit they have or would like to get control of…. Read More
