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These days, there are a shocking number of services that can be accomplished online, which, just a few decades ago, would’ve seemed unfathomable. Like getting an annual check-up, having documents notarized, or working at the front desk of a hotel located on an...
If you're starting your journey to recovery, you might think treatment just means group therapy and counseling. While those are still vital, the world of addiction treatment is rapidly changing, thanks to technology. Today, we can use smart tools to make your...
Congratulations on taking the courageous step into sobriety! The initial detox and residential treatment phases are monumental achievements, but the journey doesn't end there. As you step back into daily life, you might encounter subtle, "invisible" triggers that can...
The battle against addiction is fundamentally fought in the brain. For decades, our treatment toolbox has relied primarily on medication and talk therapy. While effective, these approaches do not directly address the hijacked neural circuits that drive compulsive...
Alcohol addiction is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of individuals and their families. As modern medicine continues to evolve, various treatment options have emerged to help those struggling with this addiction. One of these potential new...
When a loved one is battling addiction, the desire to help is overwhelming. Families often pour their energy, emotions, and resources into supporting the individual, sometimes without realizing the subtle yet significant difference between genuine caregiving and...
Attitudes towards drug addiction treatment tend to fall into one of two camps: harm reduction or abstinence. These distinct approaches represent different ways of understanding addiction and recovery, each with its own set of principles, methods, and outcomes -- and...
The diabetes medication turned weight-loss miracle drug, Ozempic, and others like it, may be adding yet another use-case to their name: addiction cravings reducer. This new avenue of treatment could revolutionize the way alcohol dependency is managed, offering...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in today's society, mental health awareness is more crucial than ever. With the increasing pressures of modern life, such as work demands, social expectations, and personal challenges, mental health issues have become more...
Addiction recovery is a multifaceted journey, and while the acute physical discomfort of initial detoxification is often the most immediate concern, many individuals discover that the true test of sobriety often begins much later. This later stage is characterized by...