WHAT IS ADDICTION? The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a “treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the…
WHAT IS PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIOR? WHAT IS SEX ADDICTION? Problematic sexual behavior (PSB) is an on-going, uncontrollable pattern of sexual thoughts and behaviors that prove…
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O.+ WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE? 22.5 million people (8.5% of the U.S.…
How do you know whether your partner needs sex addiction treatment or not? It can be challenging to find the line between having a healthy…
In our society, we are never far from a place that sells or serves alcohol. The availability of alcohol comes with consequences, especially those stemming…
An alcohol use disorder can be easy to hide, especially for individuals who have been drinking and struggling with alcohol use disorder for some time.…
What’s the best way to talk to loved ones about binge drinking? There was only one “best way” to talk about binge drinking. Every person…
Whether you’re new to the world of recovery or you’ve been sober for years, the holidays can prove especially challenging for staying away from the…
If you have a court-ordered substance abuse evaluation, you probably want to know what to expect. In short, a substance abuse evaluation determines the extent of your drug…
Most people define addiction as a series of unwise choices that lead to the loss of jobs, families, and homes. But is this really an…
