Addiction is a complex disease that requires a holistic approach to achieving long-term sobriety. That’s why treatment programs today simultaneously address addiction’s physical, psychological, and emotional elements. Faith-based drug recovery programs…
After leaving treatment and returning to everyday life, the work we must do to stay sober truly begins. Now that we are no longer hiding…
Addiction is a chronic, treatable disease. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) has led to the development…
The chronic nature of addiction means that for some people, relapse may be part of the process of recovery. In fact, relapse rates for drug…
Recovery Centers of America’s (RCA’s) Danvers, Mass., addiction treatment facility, which has undergone significant leadership changes this year, announced a partnership this month with a…
Massachusetts is unique in that the state has seen recent growth in psychiatric bed capacity. While a good sign, the growth has further strained the already pronounced…
What to Look for in a Substance Abuse Rehab CounselorMany people find it difficult to understand why some individuals develop an addiction to drugs or…
Learn about the benefits of substance abuse group treatment programs.Benefits of Group Substance Abuse Treatment ProgramsThe process of recovering from substance abuse is not a simple…
Of the 23.5 million teenagers and adults who have alcohol or drug problems, only 1 in 10 receives treatment. Yet most of these patients fail…