How Does Addiction Affect ADHD?Addiction Treatment, drug addiction, Drug Information, RehabBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 30, 2021Leave a commentMany people think of ADHD as a problem for little kids. But ADHD affects over 8% of all adults, with half of them developing severe impairment. Also, ADHD has a connection that may surprise you: an increased risk of addiction. People with ADHD are three times more likely than their peers to have addictions. … Details
Addiction, Mental Health and Your BrainAddiction Treatment, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, drug addiction, mental health treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 23, 2021Leave a commentThere’s often more to addiction treatment than just treating addiction. Addiction frequently co-occurs with one or more mental health conditions, and treating them together in a coordinated and integrated way, leads to the best outcomes. Sometimes multiple conditions arise independently, but they’re often connected. There are different ways that substance use disorders and other disorders… Details
Removing Barriers: Stigmas Keep Us from Getting TreatmentAddiction Treatment, depression treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 9, 2021Leave a commentStigma involves negative stereotypes, labels and discrimination against a group of people. Although people can be stigmatized for many reasons and in a variety of settings, health-related stigma can be especially problematic. An article in BMC Medicine notes that it affects all quality care elements: diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. The authors note that stigma about… Details
Addiction and Social StigmasAddiction Treatment, mental health treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 2, 2021Leave a commentAddiction is challenging, and the stigma that surrounds it makes it even harder to manage. Social stigma, sometimes called public stigma, occurs when people have negative prejudices and stereotypes about a particular group, and unfortunately, people with addiction often find themselves in that category. Of the 18 most stigmatized conditions, illicit drug use disorder tops… Details
Are You Promoting Addiction Stigma?addiction recovery, Addiction Treatment, alcohol treatment, drug addictionBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021Leave a commentWords have power. What we say about addiction impacts the stigma around it. Saying words like “addicts,” “alcoholic” or even “drug-fueled” can cause problems. Stigma can lead a person to keep their addiction a secret. They may also avoid seeking help. You may not even be aware that you are promoting stigma, but a… Details
Stigma: Why it Impacts Addiction Recoveryaddiction recovery, Addiction Treatment, recoveryBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 16, 2021Leave a commentWhat do we mean by “stigma” in addiction recovery? The Society for the Study of Addiction defines stigma as “a sociocultural process in which social groups are devalued, rejected and excluded on the basis of a socially discredited health condition.” They note that it can be seen in at least three levels in addiction recovery:… Details
What does Family Therapy Look Like?Addiction Treatment, men's rehab center, mental health treatment, teen alcohol abuse, women's drug rehabBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 2, 2021Leave a commentFamily therapy has shown to be a very effective part of substance abuse treatment, but if the thought of it seems daunting, that’s understandable. It’s not unusual to feel nervous about something with which you may not be familiar. Let us demystify what family therapy is and help you and your family gain clarity on… Details
Does My Child Need A Substance Abuse Treatment Center?UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 26, 2021Leave a commentBeing a parent can be both deeply rewarding and immensely challenging, especially if your child needs substance abuse treatment. If your child is college-age or older, there are extra considerations since you may feel unsure of your role and of what you can actually do to help. Be encouraged, though, that even if your child… Details
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family SupportUncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 19, 2021Leave a commentFamily relationships affect substance abuse treatment because, in addiction, biology, psychology, and a patient’s social network all play a part. Usually, a person’s family is their most significant social network, with the longest-lasting and most intense relationships. Family members often feel helpless in the face of addiction, but, in reality, there’s a lot that they… Details
When Family Enters Substance Abuse Treatment During COVID-19UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 12, 2021Leave a commentStarting substance use treatment can be an overwhelming experience. With safety concerns about COVID-19, you may wonder how it all fits together. We understand that this is an emotional time, and we’re here to help. Learn more about our safety protocols and all the treatment options available to your loved one. Even with the… Details
