Sometimes, recognizing the fact that you have an addiction can be challenging. Perhaps you have convinced yourself that you're not an addict, because you're still able to go to work and function in daily life. Or, maybe because you're surrounded by others who are drinking or using recreational substances, you feel that your behavior is [...]

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, teletherapy has undeniably become more popular, but even as life returns to normal, people are still recognizing the benefits and convenience of teletherapy. While some people have returned to receiving in-person services, others continue to utilize teletherapy to treat addiction. If you're in the market for addiction treatment, [...]

At this point, most people in the addiction treatment world have probably heard of medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, which refers to treatment programs that use medications in combination with behavioral techniques like therapy and group counseling to treat addiction. MAT is most commonly used in the treatment of opioid addiction, but some people may receive [...]

If you or a loved one is living with a drug or alcohol addiction, you may be wondering what addiction treatment looks like. While everyone's treatment plan will vary based upon their unique situation and needs, there are some general things that you can expect from addiction treatment. There are different levels of treatment, as [...]

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.4 million Americans experience a substance use disorder, which is the clinical term for an addiction, within a given year. Since addiction is so prevalent, most people will know someone with an addiction at [...]

Narcan, the brand name for the drug naloxone, can be life-saving in the case of opioid overdose. Narcan has the ability to reverse overdose effects. While historically used by medical personnel and emergency responders, Narcan is now available for use by the public. If you or a loved one lives with an opioid addiction, you [...]

Narcan is a popular word in the addiction treatment community, but not everyone understands what this substance is, or how it works. Perhaps you have heard someone make a reference to Narcan before, but you aren’t exactly sure what it is. If you or a loved one lives with an addiction to an opiate, understanding [...]

Drug overdose rates have climbed significantly over the past year. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were an estimated 96,801 deaths from drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in February 2021. Overall, an increase of over 20,000 drug overdose deaths above the 74,234 overdose [...]

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 70,630 drug overdose deaths in 2019, the majority of which involved opioid drugs. Overdose rates increased further in 2020, with provisional data showing that there were an estimated 95,230 deaths from drug overdose during the 12-month period ending in January 2021. [...]

When people think of addiction treatment, they probably imagine programs in which a person aims to become completely abstinent from all substances. While some people do go through recovery with an abstinence-based approach, others may take medications to help them with recovery. Taking medications alongside behavioral interventions like counseling is referred to as medication-assisted treatment, [...]