How Many People Need Addiction Treatment? In 2023, about 54.2 million people age 12 and older, or 19.1% in this age group, needed substance use…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m CRAIG VANCE, RN, PMH-BC – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING, and I wanted to connect. A little…
If you’re currently in treatment for addiction, you may be carrying a heavy emotional burden: shame. For many clients, shame is a silent, persistent companion…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m DR. MELISSA PENNINGTON, D.O., FASAM, CEDS – MEDICAL DIRECTOR, and I wanted to connect. I’m the…
How common is alcoholism? Alcohol addiction? 28.9 million people ages 12 and older (10.2% in this age group) had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the…
Work-related pressure can make life very stressful for working professionals—especially those with demanding jobs. In fact, there is a high rate of addiction among this…
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an effective form of psychotherapy used in addiction treatment, especially when a trauma has been experienced. In…
What is Dual Diagnosis? According to NAMI, dual diagnosis (also referred to as a co-occurring disorder) is a term used when someone experiences any combination…
The fact is that drug and alcohol use remains high in our society. As a result, substance misuse—or addiction—also remains high. As a society, there…
What is an Eating Disorder? The American Psychiatric Association (APA) explains that “Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating…
