Group therapy for recovery can be intimidating for some people. The recovery process is intimate and vulnerable. People may be wary of showing the worst…
Methadone treatment for addiction dates back to the 1970s. It became more popular as a treatment for opioid addiction at the height of the opioid…
Vivitrol is a brand-name medication used in treating opioid addiction. The generic name for Vivitrol is naltrexone, which is an opioid agonist. That means it…
Addiction continues to be one of the most dire public health challenges in the United States. The opioid epidemic of recent years remains. Layered on…
If you’re in addiction recovery, you probably have a keen awareness of the uptick in alcohol use during the holidays. It can seem as if…
Research shows that Massachusetts ranks in the highest nationwide percentile for illicit or illegal substance use.1 The state also falls into the second-highest percentile for…
If you’re addicted to alcohol, your brain is accustomed to its presence. Because of this reliance, you will probably feel the effects of withdrawal when…
If you’re a veteran, you may have increased risks for substance use and substance problems. In addition, your drug and alcohol problems may develop for…
Depression and addiction are two of America’s most common and widespread health issues. On its own, either of these conditions can affect you in seriously…
A veterans treatment program for addiction is a specialized program that is designed to address the unique needs of veterans who are struggling with substance…