For those I haven’t met yet, I’m Emily Pelon, MS, LPC, NCC – Director of Intake & Admissions, and I wanted to connect. For…
Addiction is unsettling. It’s distressing to see your loved one grappling with addiction. It is discouraging when it seems like nothing you do makes an…
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you know how it disrupts life. Not on the person, but their family and community…
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…
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…