Substance Abuse Treatment Options for Parolees After Prison One of the biggest triggers for someone struggling with substance use disorder is stress. Those who have been incarcerated and are thrust back into the real-world, undoubtedly, experience a lot of that. This overwhelming stress and new found freedom can cause former inmates to relapse. An unfortunate [...]
Accreditation & Addiction Treatment Addiction treatment facilities vary in what they offer for treatment. Therapy modalities, types of activities, variation in services, and level of care are all different and all are components of a treatment program. When an addiction treatment program is accredited, it means that they have applied to be reviewed on practices, [...]
As parents, it can be challenging to tolerate when an adult child finds it difficult to leave home and become independent. Many parents question their parenting skills or wonder if something is wrong with their child. The child’s inability to leave home and become a productive member of society has a syndrome named for it, [...]
Depression can be ever-present, and symptoms can affect those in addiction recovery. Symptoms can include isolation, mood changes, emotional shifts, increased sleep, and increased anxiety. Those who suffer from depression while in recovery from substance use disorder often report feeling hopeless that the misery will ever abate. They also express concern that they are unable [...]
American society’s opinions and regulations on marijuana use are shifting. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize marijuana use for recreational purposes. Since then, 6 states have followed [1]. A recent rapport by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that this shift is changing how today’s teenagers view, use, [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.