Early Prevention and Detection are Key to Combating Teen Addiction Just about every teen spends time on social media these days. It’s mostly harmless…but there’s a disturbing parallel to social media use. Teens who spend a lot of time on social media are much more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. How much more? 5...Read More

In recent years, marijuana has gained more social acceptance as states legalize its use. As of this post’s publication, over 30 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form, and more than 10 states have fully legalized marijuana for recreational use. Great news, right? It is…but there’s a caveat. Unfortunately, a...Read More

Most of us will want to help a friend or loved one suffering from addiction. If they need something, we’ll want to get it for them. But what if they ask you to buy them more drugs? Do we get them what they ‘want’? If you do, this is what we call enabling. Bringing an...Read More

“Do I go for outpatient rehab?” “Should I do residential rehab instead?” “Wait, what’s the difference?” Deciphering substance abuse treatment options and levels of care that might work for you can be tough. But to start investigating what would be a good “fit,” it’s important to do initial research when looking at various programs. Let’s...Read More

Curious what “MAT” stands for? In addiction treatment circles, we’re not talking about a padded square we put on the floor for exercise. We’re talking about “Medication Assisted Treatment.” What does that mean? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): “Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA- approved medications...Read More