There was once a time in the United States when doctors tried treating alcoholics with morphine, believing that addiction to morphine would make them more functional than their addiction to alcohol. Today, we see how misguided it was, to a laughable degree. But there's nothing laughable about the idea of using a ... Read More
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How One “Stop Drinking” Pill Can Aid in Alcohol Recovery
While the integration of "medically assisted treatment," or MAT, into inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs is a relatively new concept, some of the drugs used in these programs are not. Antabuse — one of the brand names for a drug called disulfiram — is regarded as one of the very first medications ... Read More
How CBT Therapy Can Change Your Brain: The Latest Findings from Neuroscience
When it comes to substance abuse and addiction issues, each person's treatment program is going to be different to take into account their specific histories and future goals. However, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most-used components and can help with everything from anxiety and depression to ... Read More
RNGs and Loot Boxes: The Gambling Addiction of Gaming
Loot boxes and pay-to-win game structures are a regular part of gaming today, and it seems as though these fixtures are just something we have to learn to live with. Right? Not so fast, say advocates such as Iowa Senator Josh Hawley, who states, "Social media and video games prey on user addiction, siphoning our ... Read More
4 Keys to Disengaging with Love from a Toxic Family Member
It's hard to watch someone you love struggle with life, whether that's because of a substance abuse disorder or some other mental health issue. While supporting your loved one during this time can be very helpful, there's a fine line between support and enabling, and the latter can cause just as much damage as the ... Read More
How to Help a Loved One with a Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction is a very real problem that affects roughly 10 million Americans, and figuring out how to stop someone gambling isn't easy. Defined as compulsive behavior related to the rush that comes with betting money and winning, whether on sporting events or card games, gambling addiction can happen to anyone ... Read More
One Truth About Addiction That Everyone in Rehab Should Know
Since the turn of the century, society has made huge strides in our understanding of addiction. The number of people brushing it off as a "moral failure" or something that a person can just "get over on their own" has dropped considerably, and more and more people see addiction as the serious concern that it ... Read More
An Introvert’s Guide to Group Therapy
While some people thrive as the life of the party, others hate being the focus of attention. For these people, the idea of spending time in public, sharing personal stories with others or conversing with strangers is horrifying, not exciting. As such, group therapy doesn't always sound like a good idea. Whether you ... Read More
