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…
Transitional living programs have been shown to reduce the risk of relapse by providing a continuum of care as a client transitions from a treatment…
For those individuals struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), it affects every aspect of their lives. Addiction to drugs or alcohol is often accompanied…
What are Healthy Boundaries? Healthy boundaries must balance our need to be connected with others in meaningful ways with our need to remain an independent…
For many Americans, including many Texans, alcohol is often included and expected in many aspects of everyday life. Weddings, Memorial Day cookouts, Super Bowl parties,…
For those I haven’t met yet, I’m JOSH PITRE, MSW, LCSW, EMDR TRAINED, CSAT – DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES, and I wanted to connect. …
Completing a treatment program for substance use disorder is a monumental achievement, but it’s only the beginning of a lifelong journey toward sobriety. Whether you…
Withdrawal can be a daunting process but a necessary one in healing from the disease of addiction. For individuals who abuse meth, the fear of…
Both internal and external things can contribute to stress and depression; however, it is vital to recognize how our perception and overall mindset can impact…
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…
