Addiction

April 18, 2023

Preventing Relapse in Addiction Recovery

Have you ever done something really embarrassing in front of someone you respect? Shame can stick with you long after the event is over. In addiction recovery, people will often…

John Bowden

Can I Work and Attend A Substance Abuse Program?

Addiction

April 15, 2023

Can I Work and Attend a Substance Abuse Program?

As an adult, you will have to work to live safely and comfortably in the world. Food, water, warmth, and shelter all cost money. When you have a substance use…

John Bowden

Addiction

April 14, 2023

Do I Need Addiction Treatment or Am I Self-Medicating?

To heal from a physical injury, a doctor may prescribe you medications. Some people also decide to take medications, drugs, or drinks when they feel things like intense pain or…

John Bowden

Addiction

April 4, 2023

How Addiction Rehab Can Teach You Life Skills

When you find yourself in a challenging situation, such as encountering a rude person in the grocery store, you choose how to react. You can choose to say something rude…

John Bowden

Why Is Fentanyl Causing So Many Overdose Deaths?

Addiction

January 12, 2023

Why Is Fentanyl Causing So Many Overdose Deaths?

It is no secret that opioid use has risen dramatically in recent years. Opioid use disorder is now even considered a nationwide epidemic, with overdose deaths on the rise. There…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 28, 2022

5 Risk Factors of Addiction

Contrary to what many believe, people do not become addicted to substances overnight. Additionally, individuals do not need to have addiction “run” in the family for them to develop it…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 22, 2022

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) use a range of therapy methods, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to help people heal from the disease of addiction. DBT is an…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 21, 2022

What to Expect From Inpatient Detox

Individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) must understand that attending a treatment program is not always the first step in the process. For many, detox is required. Although…

John Bowden

Addiction

October 22, 2022

Understanding and Overcoming Your Addiction Triggers

For a person who has been struggling with substance abuse, there are often different things that will trigger them to use substances. When you understand what your triggers are, you…

John Bowden

Addiction

July 29, 2022

Why Individualized Care Is So Important

Substance abuse knows no boundaries. Those suffering from substance use disorders, such as addiction, come from a wide range of backgrounds with no one case looking the same. There is…

John Bowden

Addiction

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