Articles
Making the Transition from Inpatient to Outpatient
Deciding to get professional help for addiction is an important step in the recovery process, but it’s not the only [...]
Integrated Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Many people who struggle with bipolar disorder may also have another mental health issue, such as a substance abuse disorder. [...]
Is Addiction a Disease?
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as “a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive [...]
The History of Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
Addiction and mental health issues often go together. If a person is struggling with an addiction, many times he will [...]
Do I Have Drug Treatment Options Even If I Have a Low Income?
Addiction rehab can be expensive, so many drug users think that their situations are hopeless, because they think they cannot [...]
4 Ways Peer Pressure May Be Affecting Your Drinking Habits
People consume alcohol for many reasons: some to relax, others to celebrate and have fun and some to fit in [...]
How Equine Therapy Is Used in Addiction Treatment
Traditional addiction treatment often involves medical detoxification, rehabilitation and group and individual therapy. It can occur in places such as [...]
Dangers of Mixing Opiates and Alcohol
Some people who drink alcohol or take opiates combine the drugs to enhance the high from opiates, to relax even [...]
How Art Therapy Is Used in Addiction Treatment
When a person decides to get professional help for an addiction, he has several options for what kind of treatment [...]
