Addiction Treatment

10 Tips for Staying Positive During Addiction Recovery

By |July 9th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that while addiction can be adequately treated, it can never be completely cured. Like other chronic diseases, addiction will require a lifelong continuum of care in order ...

The Truth About PTSD and Drug Addiction

By |June 8th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating anxiety-related disorder, one that stems from unresolved trauma. The symptoms of PTSD range from flashbacks and intense anxiety to persistent nightmares and insomnia. Because the symptoms are ...

Addiction Treatments With Dual Diagnosis

By |May 26th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Substance abuse disorders very frequently occur in individuals with undiagnosed and/or untreated mental illness. In the majority of cases, an individual who is struggling with the disruptive and uncomfortable symptoms of mental illness will ...

The Best Non-Narcotic and Non-Addictive Treatments for Depression

By |May 15th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Depression - also referred to as major depressive disorder - is an extremely common mental health condition, one that can result in serious symptoms that disrupt day-to-day life when left untreated. According to the ...

Does Depression Cause Addiction?

By |May 4th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The majority of individuals who develop substance abuse disorders will also be diagnosed with a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, at one point during their lives. Studies show that ...

Top 10 Reasons to Quit Methamphetamine

By |March 19th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Methamphetamine (meth) is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug. Meth spikes central nervous system function, leading to high levels of energy and excitability. Dopamine levels within the brain spike suddenly, leading to feelings ...

Sober Professional Sports Athlete Highlight – Football Star Celebrity Erik Colemans History with Addiction in the Family

By |February 12th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Erik Coleman - former starting safety for the New York Jets (a major National Football League team) has a personal history with substance abuse in the family - one that eventually led him to ...

Staying Sober and Committed to Your Addiction Recovery

By |January 31st, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In early recovery staying focused on your treatment goals might seem like a daunting task. When it comes to wavering focus there are a lot of contributing factors. First of all you’ve been ...