When it comes to addiction recovery and rehab, there are so many different methods and approaches to choose from. In truth, it can seem a little overwhelming for many people. After all, not every strategy and approach is going to work for everyone. Many people feel...
Addiction is a serious problem that plagues many people in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction is a “chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful...
Addiction is an illness where the brain becomes dependent on a substance to carry out its basic functions. It often interferes with the motivation, reward, or memory parts of the brain, leading the individual to keep craving the addictive substance, despite any...
Admitting that you have a problem with addiction, and then setting out to find help to overcome it, is the beginning of the journey toward recovery and sobriety. For this journey to progress well, you need a few things. This includes a robust support system to give...
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...
