Dual diagnosis treatment exists to treat both substance use disorder and other mental health conditions at the same time. For many, mental health conditions are…
Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are a drug that acts as a depressant. Common benzos include Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin® but can include their generic…
Opioids can either be created from naturally occuring substances from the opium poppy plant or by synthetic methods. Opioids can come in the form of…
Alcohol addiction is compulsive consumption of alcohol, often losing control of intake and having withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. Alcohol addiction exists on a spectrum,…
Quantitative electroencephalography (quantitative EEG) is a brain mapping software that measures brain activity. Quantitative EEG measures brain activity by analyzing brain wave patterns and thought…
Addiction therapy involves many different approaches. Medical detox and rehab are the most traditional methods. These modes of therapy are often supplemented with additional forms…
Addiction treatment has many phases, and after detox, rehabilitation begins. Alcohol rehab is an essential step in any sobriety journey. You only get what you…
A relapse prevention plan helps those in sober living stay on track, ensuring that there are strategies in place to actively prevent relapse post addiction…
Substance abuse is an incredibly sensitive topic and it’s never easy to open up the conversation when you are concerned about a loved one. When…
Early intervention can make a significant difference in the addiction recovery process. Although it’s never too late to seek treatment, the sooner you begin recovery,…