Healing from addiction takes more than just stopping the use of substances—it’s about finding new ways to understand your emotions, relationships, and past experiences. For……
Reaching the point where you’re ready to ask for help is a courageous step. If alcohol is affecting your health, relationships, or sense of self,……
When you’re trying to figure out whether you need effective rehab or mental health support—or both—it can feel overwhelming. What if it’s not one or……
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……
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……
Q & A with Santé’s Medical Director, Melissa Pennington, D.O. WHY HAVE OVERDOSE DEATHS INCREASED? Drug overdose deaths have increased as deaths from fentanyl……
Substance abuse triggers profound changes in your brain. It interferes with normal functions and, perhaps more alarmingly, clouds judgment—one of those risks common to individuals……
Research shows a strong link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction. People who have been through traumatic experiences are more likely to use drugs……
For most people struggling with addiction, outpatient rehab is the most attractive option when it comes to professional help. This type of addiction treatment program……
What is the drug detox process? And what does it mean to go through withdrawal? While the definition of withdrawal and detox are often confused,……