On your road to recovery from mental health and substance use disorders, you’ll encounter many people who become integral parts of your care. Perhaps one of the individuals you’ll meet and most closely relate to is a peer support specialist.

Topics: Counseling, Mental Health services, addiction, therapy, peer support specialists

Seeing a loved one struggling with drug addiction and alcohol dependence is difficult. It’s normal to feel lost, disappointed, or frustrated. However, if you have a healthy family dynamic, having your support can go a long way in the recovery process. Talking about addiction in your family can help address the presence of a substance abuse disorder, potentially lead to treatment, and provide your loved one with much-needed support throughout their recovery.

Topics: Substance Abuse, Alcohol Dependence, addiction

 

For those suffering from opioid dependence or alcoholism, the road to recovery can be full of challenges. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone. There are addiction treatments that work and achieving recovery is possible. One treatment option  is medication assisted treatment (MAT) with Vivitrol. Vivitrol is a once-monthly medication that has been proven to be effective for treating alcohol and opioid dependence and can help prevent relapse after detox.

Topics: Substance Abuse, addiction, medication assisted treatment, addiction recovery program

Regardless of where you are in your journey towards addiction recovery, therapy can support you through treatment and better prepare you for any challenges you might encounter. In this article, we’ll discuss how therapy can be a vital component of your addiction treatment plan.

Topics: Counseling, addiction, rehabilitation, therapy, addiction recovery program

Alcohol addiction affects more than 15 million adults in the United States. While alcohol use disorder is a disease, like most medical conditions, it is treatable. Every person’s journey to sobriety and recovery is different. In this blog, we’ll help you understand how alcohol addiction treatment works so you better understand your options for recovery.

Topics: Substance Abuse, Mental Health services, Alcohol Dependence, Behavioral health services, addiction, rehabilitation, therapy

 

Addiction treatment looks different for every person. Some people struggling with addiction require inpatient treatment at a residential facility or drug and alcohol rehab center, while others are able to work towards recovery in an outpatient treatment program. Both have benefits and can help you or your loved one on the road to addiction recovery.

Topics: Substance Abuse, Alcohol Dependence, addiction, rehabilitation

 

Whether you are in the first stages of finding opioid addiction or alcohol abuse treatment or you are trying to help a loved one struggling with opioid or alcohol use, knowing what to expect from an addiction treatment program can put your mind at ease and prepare you for the next step in recovery. There are a few different options for drug and alcohol addiction treatment. This article will help you better understand your options so you can choose a treatment program that is right for you.

Topics: addiction, rehabilitation, Residential Care, medication assisted treatment

 

If you are struggling with alcohol addiction or substance abuse, addiction therapy with Vivitrol may be a treatment option for you. Vivitrol is a prescription medication that is used as part of medication assisted treatment (MAT). It can help people struggling with addiction achieve and maintain their recovery.

Topics: Substance Abuse, addiction, medication assisted treatment

Drug and alcohol abuse affects nearly 22 million people in the United States. Did you know that 1 in 7 people will develop an addiction in their lifetime? Though recovery and abstinence are related, there are important differences you need to understand if you or a loved one is seeking substance abuse treatment and looking to achieve long-term recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences in more detail.

Topics: Substance Abuse, Alcohol Dependence, addiction, rehabilitation, medication assisted treatment

Opioid addiction - also known as opioid use disorder - affects 2 million people. Opioid drugs were responsible for 33,000 deaths in the US in 2016 and over half of drug overdoses involved opioids. So, what makes opioids so addictive?

Topics: Substance Abuse, addiction, medication assisted treatment