If you have admitted to yourself that you have a problem with alcohol, you may be considering attending a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. You may feel somewhat anxious and are wondering what to expect. You may have heard any one of a number of rumors about AA and other 12-step programs. For instance, you may have …
A team of Canadian researchers says that people who inject drugs have an exceptionally high risk of suicide when using stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines. Injection drug users have relatively strong chances of developing diagnosable problems with substance abuse and addiction. They also have elevated chances of making suicide attempts and actually committing suicide. In a …
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People affected by post-traumatic stress disorder become susceptible to reliving trauma exposure when emotions associated with that trauma lose the factual context that places them in a rational framework, a new study by a team of Spanish and Brazilian researchers has found. Scientists have long sought to understand why and how this unwanted memory recurrence occurs in …
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The use of buprenorphine to treat opioid dependence has increased dramatically in the last ten years, particularly among general physicians. This trend is indicative of a clear shift in opioid maintenance therapy in the United States. Buprenorphine is a modern medication that can help people affected by opioid addiction break a pattern of uncontrolled drug or medication …
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Nashville, sometimes referred to as the center of the country music industry, is a bustling city known for its music scene, delicious foods, strong drinks and rollicking nightlife scene. So much so that a popular Nashville slogan says, “Eat, drink, and celebrate everything in Nashville.” While this may be what makes Nashville famous around the …
In the last two years, our world has experienced unprecedented changes. Much of which has induced collective trauma within all of us. Counselors and therapists are busier than ever. The utilization of trauma-informed therapy in substance abuse treatment is of utmost importance. At the core of trauma-informed therapy is the belief that treatment should be deeply …
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At the turn of each new year, not only do we get to decide what we want to do with our fresh start, but we also must decide what to carry forward with us into the next season of life. While there are many things we like to leave behind from 2021, there are countless …
When your life is defined by the alcohol you drink or chasing down the next pill or any other means of fighting off the emotional tsunami that’s always just barely kept at bay, you might think that the secret to a fulfilling life is not for you. You may have already given up hope. You …
The holidays are rife with things that make picking up a drink feel like the most natural thing in the world. Maybe it once was, but for you, at this place and in this moment, that urge can feel catastrophic. Suddenly you’re Scrooge. You aren’t drinking anymore. And alcohol drinking cues and all their roles …
A Day at The Ranch: Holiday EditionThe festivities and celebrations at the end of a year can be a challenging time for all individuals. Especially those seeking treatment during the holidays for mental health challenges or addiction. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 24% of people diagnosed with mental health conditions …