Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Among Union Workers: Understanding the Issues and Available Support Union workers often face unique pressures on the job, from physically demanding tasks to long hours and unpredictable shifts. These stressors can contribute to both mental health challenges and, for some, substance use issues. In many industries where union work […]
Addressing Stigma: Changing Perceptions of Addiction and Recovery Addiction stigma remains a significant barrier for those seeking help, creating a culture of shame and isolation that prevents people from reaching out. Society’s lingering misconceptions about addiction, often viewing it as a moral failing rather than a health condition, add to the challenges faced by individuals […]
What are the levels of care in addiction treatment? Understanding the different levels of care in addiction treatment is essential for finding the right path to recovery. Every individual’s journey is unique, and the level of care you receive can make a significant difference in how supported you feel and how effective the treatment is. […]
Previous addiction programs have you or a loved one returning to rehab. Avoid the revolving door syndrome with a personalized and structured treatment.
What exactly is the definition of a treatment modality? Treatment modalities can simply refer to the approach or form by which treatment is administered to a patient. However, let’s examine this concept deeper below! Treatment modalities for substance abuse or treatment methods are how administrative health professionals treat a patient with a substance use disorder […]
Self Medication happens when a person uses accessible substances to treat issues, without a medical professional’s recommendation. Self-medication is often the first resort for those suffering from more significant health concerns, such as mental health issues, who are unwilling to seek professional help. Self-medication for significant health disorders may have hazards like negative drug or supplement […]
Social workers have many roles and work with all types of people and populations. For example, the role of social workers in the treatment of addictions is an important one. Social workers can be a vital resource for people throughout each phase of addiction treatment and recovery from chemical dependency. Substance abuse social workers can […]
Most people are familiar with the idea of individual therapy. A client sits alone with their therapist and discusses their issues, feelings, and goals for treatment. What the person may not understand is how group therapy can be different but complementary to their treatment. For someone who has never participated in group therapy, it can […]
When a person dealing with mental health disorders or addiction decides to seek professional help, they are sometimes overwhelmed with the different types of addiction treatment options available to them. If they don’t know the lingo, trying to decipher the myriad options can be overwhelming. Some only need bare minimum weekly appointments that allow them […]
Addiction is a brain disease. If a brain implant was able to treat someone’s addiction successfully, they could go through life as normally as possible without worrying about the possibility of a relapse. It is important to know that while brain implants can show promise in a person’s addiction recovery, it can lead to dangers […]