Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — What is it? Substance use disorder is a chronic illness and needs to be treated as such. To best help our patients we identify their – more…

With the start of a new year comes 365 new opportunities to begin your journey toward overcoming your addiction and becoming who you really want to be. If an addiction – more…

For many people, the short cold days that come with winter can leave you feeling a bit down and low on energy. However, when you’re struggling with an addiction or – more…

Stress can be a major risk factor in the development of an addiction and also a trigger for relapse.  This happens when drugs or alcohol are used as a coping – more…

When your loved one is suffering from an addiction it can be very difficult to cope with. You may find yourself wanting to help your loved one, but may not – more…

September marks National Recovery Month in the United States. It is observed every year with the hope of educating Americans that treatment, for substance abuse and mental health issues, is – more…

As a parent or caregiver, coping with your child’s addiction is never easy.  Adolescents are especially sensitive to social cues from peer groups, which can lead to substance abuse issues.  – more…