Addiction Treatment Magazine

Bullying and eating disorders – the connection is becoming more recognized and relevant to patients, mental health experts and even celebrities, such as Disney actress Demi Lovato.

Nurses work in an environment that is characterized by high levels of stress and easy access to medications. As a result, nurses have a significantly higher rate of substance abuse than the general public, with experts estimating that approximately 20 percent of all nurses struggle with an addiction.

Nicotine replacements are entering the market rapidly, ranging from patches to gum to inhalers and lozenges, all designed to help smokers kick their addiction to nicotine. Alternative therapies have also entered smoking cessation treatment plans, including hypnosis therapy, acupuncture, and an emerging type of treatment currently in its research phase – laser therapy.

When you think about your life in recovery, attending your 12-step meetings, working your steps, finding your place again in society, reconnecting with family and friends, do you find yourself feeling comfortable and secure, confident in your ability to remain abstinent, or are you experiencing a period of stagnation? In either case, you may be [...]

If you’ve made the difficult decision to stop drinking, you’ve already taken the all-important first step. Nothing happens without conscious intent – especially when it comes to altering behavior involving alcohol. Whether you were a moderate drinker who has stepped over the line and become a problem drinker or someone who has been abusing alcohol [...]

Those seeking assistance for substance abuse problems like an alcohol use disorder often find effective support in groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The benefit of working together in a support group is often pivotal to a major change in choices related to alcohol use.