by Grant Schaefer | Apr 3, 2023 | Clinical Importance, Mental Health, Skills
Toxic relationships can be incredibly damaging to one’s mental and emotional well-being. They are characterized by a lack of trust, communication issues, emotional manipulation, and often involve the abuse of power in some form. In this article, we’ll dive...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 29, 2023 | Important things to know, Skills, Youth Treatment
Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use Signs and symptoms of substance use can vary depending on the type of substance being used. However, some common signs may include changes in behavior or mood, physical changes like weight loss or increased appetite, changes in...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 20, 2023 | Important things to know, Skills
Common Myths About Achieving Goals Before we dive into how to set and maintain goals, let’s first name and debunk some of the common myths about achieving goals. While it might go without saying, there are several common myths or misconceptions about setting and...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 14, 2023 | Levels of care, Types of Programming
What Does The Research Say? The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted research on the effectiveness of partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). According to NIDA, PHP and...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 8, 2023 | Important things to know, Types of Programming
Why Do We Need Addiction Treatment? Before we dive into the distinction between holistic and traditional addiction treatment, let’s focus on why we need addiction treatment in the first place. Statistics show that addiction is a significant issue in the United States....
