Category: Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse and addiction in teens is a symptom of unaddressed, underlying issues, including past traumas and mental health disorders. Statistic show that people with mental health disorders are more likely to develop a substance abuse disorder at some point in their lives. Combined with the fact that most people who develop an addiction begin […]

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 1 in 10 children grow up in a home where at least one parent has a substance use disorder (SUD). Because of this, the way that treatment for clients with addiction has evolved from focusing on just the patient, to focusing on the entire […]

As we talk about substance use many terms come to mind. As I conduct groups for substance use and talk about ways of overcoming use we come across the term coping skills. A coping skill to be an action -to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions. Unhealthy coping strategies tend to feel good in […]

If your teen is on the road to recovery, congratulations! You can help them remain successful by pitching in! Here are 11 smart ways to kick-start your teen’s lifelong commitment to sobriety: So, what do you really know about addiction? If you’ve only gone as far as reading general interest blog articles about the disease, […]

With the opioid epidemic remaining steadfast in the United States, many people may be wondering how they can make a difference in their communities and even at home. Seeing your teen struggling with the grips of addiction can be tough to witness, especially when you do not know how to get them the help they […]