The expression “it takes a village” is often heard in different addiction recovery settings, such as group therapy sessions and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or other peer support group meetings. This expression alludes to a common truth: People usually need help from others to achieve long-term addiction recovery. Though the desire and courage to face addiction […]

Restaurant workers have represented a big part of the American workforce for decades. Whether enjoying a night out at a bistro with friends or grabbing a quick bite at a favorite take-out spot during a break at work, we often rely on food service workers in our daily lives. However, many restaurant workers work long […]

There are many types of therapy for substance use disorder treatment, such as behavioral therapy, family therapy, and holistic therapy. Group therapy for addiction is often used in addiction treatment facilities to garner a sense of community among clients while helping them improve their communication skills and better face stress in everyday life. Citing recent […]

Opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are common mental health disorders that can be difficult to recover from, even with professional support. Fortunately, a number of medications have been developed and approved to treat these two forms of substance use disorder (SUD) specifically. And most medications used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) are […]

Many Americans struggle to make healthy dietary choices on a day-to-day basis. Having a substance use disorder (SUD) can make getting proper nutrition even more difficult, as drug and alcohol addiction can be all-encompassing, causing people to neglect their health and self-care, their relationships, their work, and more. Addiction can also affect the way vitamins […]

Completing inpatient or residential addiction treatment is a huge accomplishment. However, the journey to long-term recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is an ongoing one. Many people who complete treatment still need help learning to live a sober life, which may be provided through continued therapy, an outpatient program, alumni groups, and sober living options. […]

Drug abuse/addiction and alcohol abuse/addiction together referred to as substance use disorder (SUD), are harmful, compulsive, relapsing behavioral health disorders that affect more than 46 million American adults and adolescents each year. However, according to recent research reported on by NPR, most people who experience substance use disorders, especially mild forms, do eventually recover either […]

Substance abuse is one of the biggest health issues the United States faces today. In 2021, the number of fatal drug overdoses caused by opioids alone was six times what it was in 1999, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to the millions of people with drug or […]

The roots of drug and alcohol addiction cannot be traced to any single factor. However, trauma is known to often play a role in their development. Trauma-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), also frequently co-occur with substance use disorder, making trauma-informed care especially important in dual diagnosis treatment. Treatment for trauma and addiction […]

“Coke jaw” is a slang term given to bruxism, one of the lesser-known, long-term side effects of cocaine use. Bruxism involves the involuntary clenching of the jaw, moving the jaw from side to side, and grinding or gnashing the teeth either during sleep or when awake. What Causes Coke Jaw? Cocaine is one of the […]