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 | Feb 23, 2023 | Types of Programming
What Is Adventure Therapy? When most people think about traditional addiction treatment, they imagine an office or a house and talk therapy. The participant usually experience traditional therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy....
by Grant Schaefer | Feb 16, 2023 | Mental Health
Frequency of Mental Health & Addiction It may be unsurprising but there is a high frequency of people with co-occurring addiction and other mental health disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately half of all individuals with...
by Grant Schaefer | Feb 13, 2023 | Important things to know, Levels of care
Detox Programs The American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) outlines 4 main levels of care that people typically experience in addiction treatment. Detox programs are considered the highest form of treatment. Detox treatment centers help physically separate...
by Grant Schaefer | Feb 10, 2023 | Clinical Importance, Mental Health
What Is Trauma? If you’re wondering, “what is trauma,” you’re not alone. Today, trauma can often be a buzz word but not everyone may truly know what it means. This article is intended to break down a common understanding of the term and its connection to addiction....
