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I Drink Daily. Do I Have an Alcohol Problem?

It’s been another long day and you pour yourself a drink, like you do every day. Recently, you’ve been wondering whether this daily drinking is a problem and whether you should be concerned about an alcohol use disorder.

Sep 1st, 2023

What We Want You to Know About Benzodiazepine Addiction

Xanax®, Valium®, Klonopin®, Ativan® — these are all drugs that are classified as benzodiazepines. These depressants may be overshadowed by the opioid crisis, but they’re equally as concerning.

Aug 1st, 2023

5 Diet Changes to Help You Detox

Detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be a bumpy road, but it can be made smoother with a few key tools, including a few nutritional hacks. Here, we explore how you can support your detox through your diet.

Jul 1st, 2023

What to Look for in an Addiction Specialist

You suspect you or a loved one has developed a substance use disorder and you want to know where to get help. The best place is with a team of addiction specialists who are experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

Jun 1st, 2023

Why You Shouldn't Try to Battle Addiction Alone

You’ve always been strong-willed and you think you can put this will toward your addiction. We urge you to think again. Fighting addiction is incredibly difficult, and getting help can greatly increase your chance for success.

May 1st, 2023

5 Tips for Staying Sober

You’ve done the work to become clean and sober, and you want to do what you can to stay that way. Here are five great tips that will help you safeguard your freedom from a substance use disorder.

Apr 1st, 2023

The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Therapy for a Co-occurring Mental Health Problem

The connection between a substance use disorder and a mental health issue is a strong one, as the nearly eight million Americans who have a co-morbidity prove. When this occurs, treating both issues is paramount.

Mar 2nd, 2023

Five Warning Signs That Your Loved One May Have Relapsed

Addiction is a chronic disease that requires constant vigilance and good management. When a person falls short, relapse can occur. If you’re worried that a loved one has relapsed, here are some signs to look out for.

Feb 1st, 2023

I Think I'm an Alcoholic. Can You Help?

You believe that you’re drinking isn’t normal anymore, and you’re tired of the overwhelmingly negative effects that alcohol is having on your life. The good news is that alcoholism is highly treatable.

Jan 17th, 2023

Get the Support You Need From the Comfort of Your Own Home With Telehealth

The rise in availability of telehealth services has been great news for those who need (or would prefer) to receive quality health care from the comfort of their own homes. These services also extend to substance use disorders.

Dec 1st, 2022

Isn't Marijuana Harmless?

Marijuana may be legal, but like with alcohol, how you use this legal substance makes a difference. If you develop a use disorder, marijuana can be quite harmful and affect a number of areas of your life.

Nov 1st, 2022

Ease Off Your Addiction With SublocadeⓇ Injections

Whether you’ve tried to break your opioid addiction before or this is your first attempt, why not greatly increase your chances of success with Sublocade®? Here’s a look at how Sublocade can ease your recovery journey.

Oct 14th, 2022

How to Help Your Partner Go Through Withdrawal and Detox

You’ve had a front row seat to your partner’s substance use disorder, so you’re, understandably, relieved when they announce they’re going to quit. The withdrawal and detox process can be tough and here’s how you can help.

Sep 1st, 2022

Getting Through Early Recovery With Medications

While it may seem counterintuitive to address a substance use disorder with medications, they can be extremely helpful aids in helping you through early recovery. Here’s a look at how they can help.

Aug 1st, 2022

How a 12-Step Program Can Help With Your Recovery

To successfully break free from a substance use disorder, it often requires a number of different approaches, and 12-step programs can play an invaluable role. Here, we explore how these programs work to help you stay clean and sober.

Jul 1st, 2022

Overcoming a Benzodiazepine Addiction

Not all that long ago, doctors were frequently prescribing benzodiazepines for conditions like anxiety and sleep issues without fully understanding just how addictive these medications can be. Let’s take a look.

Jun 16th, 2022

My Loved One Is Addicted to Opioids

You suspect your loved one may have developed a problem with opioids and you’re unsure of what to do next. Here, we outline a few things you should know moving forward as you try to help.

May 11th, 2022

Signs Your Drinking May Be Problematic

The line between “normal” drinking and problematic drinking can be difficult to see clearly. To help you figure out whether you may be on the slippery slope to an alcohol use disorder, we’ve pulled together some warning signs.

Apr 8th, 2022

Six Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal

As the opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc in the United States, more people are becoming familiar with the withdrawal symptoms that develop when they try to stop using. Here, we list six of the more common symptoms.

Mar 14th, 2022

The Slippery Slope to Opioid Addiction Through Painkillers

The path from painkillers to an opioid use disorder is an all-too-easy one that traps people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Here, we take a closer look at the dangers of painkillers.

Feb 13th, 2022

Five Tips to Help You Get Sober This Year

As we leave 2021 behind and enter a new year, there are some alarming statistics that should put getting clean and sober at the top of your list of priorities. To help you make the leap into sobriety, we present a few tips.

Jan 18th, 2022

Naltrexone: Can It Help With Addiction?

There are many tools that can help people break free from a substance use disorder, and medications can certainly play a beneficial role. Here, we explore how one, naltrexone, can help.

Dec 2nd, 2021

Outpatient Detox From Opioids: What to Expect

When you’ve developed both an addiction to and a dependency on opioids, the road to getting clean can be tough, which is why you need all the help you can get. We provide that help through our outpatient detox program.

Nov 7th, 2021

Five Myths About Substance Use Disorders

Despite the ever-increasing numbers of people in the United States who are developing substance use disorders, there’s still far too much misinformation swirling around the problem. Here we debunk five common myths.

Oct 6th, 2021

Can You Become Dependent on Marijuana?

When it comes to using marijuana and the potential for dependency and addiction, the issue is complicated. Make no mistake, however, that over- or misusing marijuana can lead to significant problems.

Sep 8th, 2021

How Suboxone® Works to Break Your Addiction

Breaking free from an opioid addiction can be incredibly tough, which is why you should consider using every tool available. Here’s a look at how Suboxone® can play an invaluable role in your recovery.

Aug 11th, 2021

What's Included in Recovery Support?

Overcoming a substance use disorder has its challenges, but when you have a good recovery support system in place, you’re better able to overcome them. Here’s why recovery support is so important.

Jul 6th, 2021

How Long Does Detox Last?

The first step to overcoming a substance use disorder is to address the physical dependence aspect of the disease, which is best done through a supervised detox program. Here’s a look at how long this might take.

Jun 9th, 2021

The Dangers of Opioid Medications

There’s a good reason (several, really) why the opioid problem in the United States is called a crisis, starting with the fact that it led to more than 50,000 deaths in 2019 alone. Here’s a look at why opioids are so dangerous.

May 25th, 2021

What's Involved in Our Recovery Program?

A substance use disorder is a chronic disease, which means it requires a tailored and sustained treatment program to guide you through recovery. Here’s a look at how we can help you regain your life.

Apr 13th, 2021

The Impact of Addiction on Your Social Life

Addiction of any kind consumes your life, including your social life, often forcing you into a cold and lonely world. Here’s a look at why addiction can be so devastating to your social life, giving you another reason to break free.

Mar 17th, 2021

Everything You Should Know About Detox

You’re tired of being imprisoned by your substance use disorder, yet every time you try to quit, withdrawal symptoms send you back to using. Through our detox program, we can help you clear this first hurdle.

Feb 9th, 2021

How to Help a Loved One Who Struggles With Addiction

You hate to see your loved one struggle with addiction, but every time you try to help, things go wrong. Here’s a look at some of the dos and don’ts when it comes to helping a friend or family member who struggles with addiction.

Jan 6th, 2021

How to Successfully Manage Addiction

If you find yourself in the throes of addiction, you know all too well how it can hijack practically every aspect of your life. Here are some guidelines for successfully overcoming your addiction and taking back control of your wellness and happiness.

Dec 7th, 2020