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How to Cope in Times of Collective Stress

How to Cope in Times of Collective Stress in Addiction Treatment

Content reviewed by Khelsea Walker There is no denying that we are living in unprecedented times. With the continuation of COVID-19,...

How Does Cocaine Affect the Brain?

How Does Cocaine Affect the Brain?

Content reviewed by Khelsea Walker Cocaine abuse has been an ongoing problem in our nation for decades. Both short-term and long-term...

The Value of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Addiction Recovery

The Value of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Content reviewed by Khelsea Walker Effective recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders requires intimate, individualized treatment. Nearly...

Trauma-Informed Care for First Responders

Trauma-Informed Care for First Responders

Updated on 07/03/23 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines First-responders are individuals with specialized training who arrive as quickly as possible...

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?

What Are the Stages of Alcoholism?

Updated on 3/8/2023 There are four stages of alcohol use disorder (AUD): pre-AUD, early-AUD, middle stage-AUD and late stage-AUD, though various...

Signs of High-Functioning Addiction

Signs of High-Functioning Addiction

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Addiction is often stereotyped as a condition that results from a defective character or moral...

The Experiences of Veterans in Recovery

The Experiences of Veterans in Addiction Recovery

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Updated on 4/13/2023 Nearly everyone struggles with mental health from time to time. More often...

How to Explain Depression to Someone That Doesn’t Understand It

How to Explain Depression to Someone That Doesn’t Understand It

Updated on 09/12/23 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Data from the CDC’s 2019 National Health Interview Survey shows that nearly...

The Benefits of Sober Living

The Benefits of Sober Living

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Continuing treatment is imperative to sustaining long-term sobriety. Sober living homes are a resource that...

How Drug Abuse Affects Memory

How Drug Abuse Affects Memory

Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines There is no question that substance use affects the brain, particularly cognitive functioning. Repeated drug...