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 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....
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 6, 2023 | Mental Health, Skills
What Are Boundaries? Before we dive into why boundaries are important, examples of them and how to maintain them, it might be helpful to start by defining them. So, what are boundaries? In essence, they are a limit that people place on others or events (where...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 2, 2023 | Clinical Importance, Mental Health
What Is Trauma Informed Care? If you’ve ever needed behavioral health treatment, you may have encountered the term trauma informed care. But what exactly is trauma informed care? In simplest terms, if people and organizations were to consider the role that trauma...
