Utilizing CBT Techniques
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized form of talk therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can treat a variety of mental health…
Inpatient vs. Residential Treatment
Addiction is a serious illness that requires professional help. If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you need to seek help as soon as possible. But with so many rehab programs…
Can Marijuana Addiction Affect My Relationships?
Addiction to marijuana is classified as a cannabis use disorder (CUD) and affects about 10% of regular users. For those people, marijuana addiction treatment can help them break out of…
Managing Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Smoking cigarettes is a harmful addiction that can have a significant impact on a person’s health. Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes, can lead to long-term health complications. Quitting smoking…
Physical Signs of Heroin Use
Heroin, an opiate derived from the opium poppy, is still widely abused in the U.S., with about one million people self-reporting taking heroin in the past year and an estimated…
Commonly Abused Opiates
Opiates are widely used for pain management and relief. However, with the high risk of addiction that comes along with usage, it’s important to understand the impact that these drugs…
Recognizing Opioid Dependence
It’s very difficult for people to recognize the signs opioid addiction or opioid dependence in themselves. Part of addiction means that the brain maintains its denial in order to continue…
Effects of Meth on the Brain
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that drastically affects one’s physical and mental health. The effects of meth on the brain not only physically damage an individual’s brain but also…
How Marijuana Impacts Mental Health
About one in 10 cannabis users will develop an addiction. One of the biggest risks of marijuana abuse is its impact on mental health. When the disruption of cannabis abuse…
Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions
Substance use and mental health issues go hand in hand. In fact, between 40 and 60% of Americans who suffer from addiction have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Experts agree…