Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Co-occurring disorders are when a substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders occur simultaneously. There is a high prevalence of co-occurring conditions for… Read More
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What Is Conscious Recovery in Addiction?
To recover from substance use disorder (SUD), professional treatment is required. Individuals must find the motivation to change within themselves. This helps them make a commitment to lifelong recovery. For… Read More
Why Do Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Often Occur Together?
Updated on 4/13/23 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Individuals who have substance use disorder (SUD) experience increased risks of developing other mental health disorders and vice versa. When mental… Read More
How Do I Know if I Am Enabling My Loved One?
Being the parent, sibling, spouse or other loved one of an individual struggling with addiction can be incredibly difficult. Addiction is often referred to as a family disease because it… Read More
Why Trauma-Informed Care Is Essential for Veterans in Addiction Recovery
Veterans are a unique population of individuals who have endured myriad challenges throughout their lives, especially while they were on active duty. Veterans experience increased risks of developing substance use… Read More
Overcoming Common Obstacles in Sobriety
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part of recovery. For others, completing an initial treatment program… Read More
Why Do People Use Drugs?
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT When people consider drug use, they often think of recreational substance use or the use of illicit drugs. However, not all people who use… Read More
The Benefits of Residential Treatment Programs
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Residential treatment, also known as inpatient treatment, offers live-in care for patients. These programs are often highly structured and intensive, providing care 24 hours… Read More
How to Effectively Trial New Medication
Being prescribed a new medication to manage your mental health symptoms can surface many emotions. If this is the first time you have been prescribed medication, you may feel excited… 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
