With over 150 deaths a day caused by the overdosing of synthetic opioids, many are calling for more attention to be paid to this ever growing epidemic. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is treatable but the issue is relapse, with 80% of users experiencing relapse. Many with...
Levels of Care Are you or a loved one considering addiction treatment options? If so, one of the first things you’ll probably wonder is what to expect in treatment. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t very simple, but we’ll give it our best shot to inform you of the broad...
Why Are Boundaries Important? Before diving into why boundaries are important, let’s begin with what boundaries are. Simply put, boundaries are physical or emotional limits to help someone safeguard their well-being. Unhealthy boundaries are thoughts and actions used...
How Is Addiction Treatment Measured? Before we dive into how addiction treatment programs measure their success rates, it’s important to acknowledge the characteristics of addiction. First, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a chronic disease. Similar to heart disease...
The Link Between Mental Health And Addiction The interconnectivity of mental health and addiction is incredibly profound. Many people diagnosed with mental health also struggle with addiction and vice versa. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse,...
Effects of Substances On The Body & Mind Drugs and alcohol can impact the body and brain in many ways. Substances like Fentanyl activate neurons in the brain by bonding too neurotransmitters and imitating naturally occurring chemicals in the brain including...
