Substance Use Disorders Blog Posts

Understanding COVID-19 Effects on Opioid Addiction

6 min read | Posted June 2, 2023

COVID-19 was especially detrimental for those coping with opioid addiction. Learn more about how the pandemic effected the opioid crisis.

The Connection Between Substance Use and Trauma

4 min read | Posted September 30, 2020

With millions of Americans struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), this blog looks at the connection between substance use and trauma.

The Substance Use Counselor of the 2020s [Webinar Recap]

4 min read | Posted December 5, 2019

We received many great questions during the webinar that we couldn’t answer them all. Here is a recap and answers to those questions we missed.

Recovery Residences: Top Questions Asked by Professionals

12 min read | Posted December 14, 2017

Answers to important issues and questions raised on the value of quality recovery residences to long-term recovery.

Community Partnerships: The Key to Successful Recovery

9 min read | Posted September 26, 2017

Following treatment for drug addiction, a community approach may be the key to helping individuals remain on the road to recovery.

Long-Term Treatment for Addiction Provides Higher Success Rates

1 min read | Posted September 1, 2017

It’s National Recovery Month. While some believe treatment and recovery are the same thing, they are not: Health care providers need to know the difference.

The Lure of Alcohol Use During the Holidays

1 min read | Posted December 1, 2016

Drinking during the holidays can cause a host of problems, including relapse for alcoholics, unsociable conduct, fights, poor decision-making, drunk, ….

Alcohol Awareness Month; How Enlightened Are You?

2 min read | Posted April 5, 2016

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it’s important to understand how addiction is viewed in the general population.