Addiction is a complex disease that requires a multi-pronged treatment strategy to address all its facets simultaneously. One of the most successful approaches has proven to be medication-assisted treatment, which involves the use of specific, FDA-approved medications to relieve the withdrawal symptoms and cravings caused by the chemical imbalances related to prolonged substance abuse. One…
Despite the widespread misconception that eating disorders only affect women, the National Eating Disorders Association reports that 10 million American men will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Though these disorders are treatable, many men who develop disordered eating patterns do not receive the help they need to get better.…
Medication-assisted treatment is a combination of FDA-approved medications, plus counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a holistic approach to addressing substance use disorders. During the detoxification process, MAT programs can help wean people off opioids more safely and comfortably, avoiding many of the unpleasant symptoms associated with drug withdrawal. Still, there are many myths and…
Habitually turning to drugs or alcohol to mute complicated feelings such as anger may have left you without any healthy coping mechanisms in your arsenal. Now that you are sober, you will need to deal with the aftereffects of your substance use, including learning anger management techniques. Understanding Anger as a Relapse Trigger Everyone experiences…