Scientific research has learned more about how the brain is affected by addiction caused by substance abuse. This has made treatment and recovery from drug addiction easier for professionals as it enables them to focus on specific regions of the brain, providing a...
Cognitive behavioral therapy for addiction treatment is a kind of talk therapy that is based on the psychological concepts of behaviorism (the study of how behavior may be regulated or changed) and cognitive theories (which aim to learn about people’s innermost...
The opioid epidemic across the U.S. resulted in over 70,500 deaths from overdose in 2019, with a further 1.6 million experiencing a disorder associated with opioid abuse. These statistics came even after HHS declared the epidemic a public health emergency and outlined...
While it may seem like what you’re doing is helping your loved one, you may in fact be enabling a drug addict. At Evolve Indy, we provide treatment programs for individuals struggling with addiction and offer intervention services and family therapy in Indiana for you...
Drug addiction can impact more than the individual. It could also affect your family and friends, damaging relationships and breaking trust within your closest circle. They will see you at your worst and hope you get help, but even patients who have sought help can...
The Seeking Safety model is a modern treatment developed by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D. beginning in the 1990s. It is an evidence-based and trauma-focused treatment for substance abuse caused by co-occurring traumas, such as PTSD, as a result of experiences in both...
