by | Jul 20, 2024 | Family Therapy
Some clients participating in treatment programs for substance abuse have lost loved ones to overdose and struggle to cope with the grief. Clinicians support clients as they process and mourn the loss. According to Frontiers in Psychology, “People with substance use...
by | Jul 13, 2024 | Family Therapy
Individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) may have a history of making risky or life-altering decisions while under the influence of substances. Living with the consequences of those actions is often challenging. According to the National Drug...
by | Jul 5, 2024 | Family Therapy
Teen addiction is a growing concern in America. Teenagers and young adults have an increased risk of abusing drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), in 2021, “753,000 adolescents ages 12...
by | Jun 16, 2024 | Family Therapy
Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) requires people to make profound changes to their thoughts and behaviors. Often, making positive lifestyle changes involves addressing codependent, enabling, or maladaptive relationships. Studies have shown that if...
by | Jun 5, 2024 | Family Therapy
People of all ages and backgrounds experience substance use disorder (SUD). However, older adults often face unique challenges during recovery. Discussing the diagnosis and treatment of SUD with adult children is frequently a difficult task for older adults who may...
by | May 5, 2024 | Family Therapy
Some individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). The extended symptoms related to withdrawal from drugs or alcohol negatively impact a person’s mental health and quality of life. Meanwhile, individuals in...
