by Grant Schaefer | Apr 24, 2023 | Substance Specific
What is Kratom? Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that has gained popularity as an herbal supplement in the United States. It is typically consumed in powder or capsule form and has been touted for its pain-relieving, mood-enhancing, and energy-boosting...
by Grant Schaefer | Apr 10, 2023 | Substance Specific
What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is often used as a pain medication for patients suffering from severe pain, such as cancer patients or those undergoing surgery. It is estimated to be 50-100 times more potent than morphine and can provide rapid...
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 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...
