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 the college experience…. Read More
The Consequences of College Drinking
Treatment
The Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Care (IOP)
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 a vicious, perpetuating cycle… Read More
Explaining Kratom and Its Use
Kratom users speak highly of its mood enhancement and other stimulant-like properties, but what exactly is kratom? Often promoted as a health supplement, kratom is widely used and sold around… Read More
Destigmatizing Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health disorder characterized by patterns of varying moods, behaviors and sense of self. This condition is heavily associated with negative stigma because… Read More
Treatment of Dual Diagnoses
It is not uncommon for people to have a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD) occurring together. The coexistence of both disorders is called dual diagnosis or co-occurring… Read More
Nicotine’s Impact on Substance Use & Mental Health Disorder Treatment
Even though millions of people were still smoking or using other tobacco products, cigarette smoking among adults hit an all-time low in 2018. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More
Long-Term Health Impact of Marijuana Use
Pot, weed, ganja, hash, Mary Jane, reefer or even wacky tobacky, no matter what you call it, marijuana has been used by humans for thousands of years. It has been… Read More
Forty Days of Sobriety
Across the globe, many people give up something for Lent, the 40 days before Easter. Once Easter passes, some resume the habit they gave up. Not everyone returns to old… Read More
Intensive Outpatient Programs: What to Expect
For many, hiding an addiction from friends or family because they were embarrassed or felt guilty or shame is unfortunately a normal yet difficult feeling. Take comfort in knowing that… Read More
Hope in Beating Addiction
Substance use disorder is a life-altering problem that no one enters voluntarily. While it can be easy to slip into addiction—whether it’s genetics, environment or something else—the road out can… Read More
