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,…
Substance abuse presents individuals and their families with many challenges. The most important step in addressing those challenges: Admitting there’s a problem. Once done, the…
Addiction is a disease. It doesn’t matter who you are. Addiction can find you or a loved one. However, like most diseases, addiction can be…
Are you one of the many people who have a difficult job with a lot of stress? If so, do you turn to drugs or…
The pandemic has changed a lot about daily life. It has layered on the pressure and stress while secluding many people from each other. That…
