Substance use disorders can wreak havoc not only on a person’s life but also on the lives of those around them. And these conditions may not be visible at...
What do You Know About Heroin Addiction Treatment? Heroin is an extremely addictive substance. Nearly one in four people who try this drug will become addicted to it. It’s...
By the time she came to us, Mary* had tried everything. Her struggles with schizophrenia and dissociative disorder had taken her through multiple drug treatment programs and outpatient psychiatric...
There may be nothing lonelier than the depths of addiction. Stumbling through its dizzying hall of mirrors, you feel isolated and helpless. “I’m the only one having this experience,”...
A Culture of Overuse: How Too Many Prescription Drugs Are Leading to Addiction. Prescription drug use in the US is at an all-time high. Currently, more than half of...
Tribal Traditions for Healing the Soul from Addiction. Addiction, in many ways, is a symptom of modernity – a result of our culture’s emphasis on individuality over the collective...
Buprenorphine (more commonly known by its brand names, Suboxone, Subutex and Zubsolv) is one of just three federally approved medications to treat opioid addiction. But because of its intense...
Healing trauma holistically requires a deep understanding of the relationships between your physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic selves. Cultures around the world have long practiced healing techniques that center...
Therapeutic techniques that go beyond conventional talk therapy to fully address the mind, body, and spirit are gaining popularity as effective methods for healing trauma and PTSD. Here, we...
Are Smart Drugs Safe? Smart drugs, or nootropics, are substances that are designed to increase cognitive function. They’ve become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young adults...