How to Treat Substance Use Disorder
When we talk about substance use compared to substance abuse, we generally discuss the difference between misuse, dependency, and addiction. Alcohol, marijuana, and prescription medications
Having Hope in Recovery
When you are diagnosed with an addiction or mental health disorder, it can feel discouraging. You know you are stuck with this for life. But
How Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Treat Addiction?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT is a form of psychological treatment pioneered at the University of Pennsylvania in 1960. Over the last few decades, CBT for
What are Partial Hospitalization Programs?
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are a level of care in addiction treatment. These programs offer more intensive treatment than regular outpatient programs, but unlike with
Setting and Respecting Boundaries in Recovery
Boundaries are physical or emotional limits you set in order to maintain your well-being. This can be difficult for anyone; it’s not necessarily something they
Early Warning Signs of Heroin Relapse
Completing a heroin addiction treatment program and cleaning are huge steps toward living a healthier and happier life. Relapse, however, is an all too common
How Red Ribbon Week Helps Fight Drug Addiction
Since its establishment in 1985, the Red Ribbon Week campaign has focused on awareness and education, advocacy, and providing free resources. Millions of lives have
Daniel Radcliffe
The actor Daniel Radcliffe got sober for the first time in 2010, a month after filming the last Harry Potter Movie. Radcliffe says he struggled
The Importance of Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental health is an essential component of proper overall health. It affects our well-being, longevity, and quality of life as much as any other aspect
Learning Healthy Communication
It’s difficult to communicate effectively when you’re in active addiction. I was unsure of what I needed and my own boundaries, which meant that I