Treatment

Watching a loved one struggle with drug or alcohol addiction is painful and scary. You may confront them, punish them, and even stage an intervention--all to no avail. Unfortunately, denial and refusal are common among people with substance use disorders.  Denial is common because it can be difficult to admit…

Addiction is a complex and serious condition that affects millions of people in the United States. When someone becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol, they may experience a range of complications in their physical and mental health. People who live with untreated addiction are also at increased risk of harm…

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a form of addiction treatment that combines the use of medication, counseling, and behavioral therapies. The medications that are used in MAT help reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings.  While medication-assisted treatment has received controversy in the past, this type of addiction treatment…

Family support and involvement in recovery are extremely important. Studies have shown that people who have the support of their families are more likely to enter treatment, stay in treatment, complete treatment, and even stay sober after treatment than people whose families are not involved in their recovery.[1] The role…