Are There Facts to Debunk Myths About Addiction?
The topic of addiction is surrounded by confusion, myths and taboo — when it has not personally affected you or someone close to you, [...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding addiction is the belief that those who battle addiction have chosen it as a lifestyle for themselves. [...]
The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
This is part two of the three-part series, Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment and Research-Based Interventions. Read part one, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Addiction almost always has underlying causes, [...]
Trauma-Informed Treatment: Research-Based Interventions
This is part three of the three-part series, Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment and Research-Based Interventions. Read part two, The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse Paragraph In [...]
Addressing Trauma’s Impact on Addiction
Have you ever experienced some form of discomfort or stress in your daily life and immediately began searching for a way to make it [...]
How to Find the Right AA Sponsor for Your Recovery
Have you ever wondered "what is a sponsor in AA?" Many people who consider attending 12-step meetings are curious about what participation entails, what [...]
A Quick Overview of Residential Treatment Centers
Nowadays, many people seek the knowledgeable guidance of a counselor or therapist to help them navigate through the complicated thoughts, feelings and emotions we [...]
Campus Resources to Look for When You’re Struggling With Addiction
Sadly, drug and alcohol use is common among college-aged adults. Recreation use is common, and many young adults experiment with drugs or alcohol in [...]
Addiction Intervention: When is it Time?
If someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s natural to feel frustrated — or even hopeless. Perhaps you talked to the person about [...]
Addiction Treatment While in College: Is It Possible?
Any person of any age can be affected by a substance use disorder, and college students are no exception. Addiction among college students is [...]