In recent years, marijuana has gained more social acceptance as states legalize its use.Currently, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form, and 10 states have fully legalized marijuana for recreational use. Great news, right? Not so fast. Unfortunately, a common misconception about marijuana exists: “Marijuana is not addictive or harmful.”
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December 18, 2018
Enabling vs. Helping: How to Help a Drug Addict Successfully
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, Drug Rehab
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Most of us will want to help a friend or loved one suffering from addiction. If they need something, we’ll want to get it for them. But what if they ask you to buy them more drugs? Do we get them what they ‘want’? If you do, this is what we call “enabling.” Bringing an
November 26, 2018
What are Co-Occurring Disorders? 5 Questions & Answers
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, alcoholism, co-occurring disorder, Dual Diagnosis, substance abuse disorder
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What is a co-occurring disorder? What does it have to do with “dual diagnosis treatment?” We hear these questions often from concerned friends & family members. The terms are a little obscure, so it’s not surprising. This post will explain them, and answer the most common questions. 1. What do “co-occurring disorder” (COD) and “dual
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, Drug Rehab
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“Do I go for outpatient rehab?” “Should I do residential rehab instead?” “Wait, what’s the difference?” Deciphering substance abuse treatment options and levels of care that might work for you can be tough. But to start investigating what would be a good “fit,” it’s important to do initial research when looking at various programs. Let’s
- By : Jennifer Dooley
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We can’t overcome barriers if we don’t know what they are. When you start realizing you need help with substance use issues, what’s the first step? Often, getting help seems confusing, overwhelming, and full of barriers. “Participation in treatment has generally been associated with positive outcomes among substance abusers. To achieve these benefits, however, it
September 5, 2018
Vivitrol: An Addiction Treatment Medication with Huge Potential
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, non-opioid, opioid crisis
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Vivitrol isn’t the ‘perfect’ opioid addiction treatment yet…but it’s close. It seems like we, as a society, are eternally on the hunt for miracle cures to entrenched problems – addiction to alcohol and other drugs, unhealthy eating, gambling addiction, to name a few. We want one tiny pill that will magically render us whole again,
- By : Jennifer Dooley
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Substance abuse is an isolating disease. It strips us of our ability to think clearly. Our ability to function normally, in almost every aspect of our lives. It’s not something you “get over” quickly. Historically, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment data has shown that length of treatment, program completion, and aftercare participation all have significant
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, Drug Rehab, non-opioid, opioid crisis, substance abuse disorder
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA- approved medications to treat alcohol and opioid addiction, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a ‘whole-patient’ approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research shows that a combination of medication and