U.S. Sets New Record for Drug Overdose Deaths at 95,000

Family counseling can result in a huge impact on the patient’s life, as this form of counseling helps to repair and rebuild relationships between the patient and their family that may have been damaged due to the substance use disorder.

While a relapse may be frustrating and upsetting to the patient, handling this properly can make all the difference in terms of one’s recovery.  Here are some tips for handling a relapse.

Knowing the correct way of how to speak with a family member or friend who is suffering from an addiction can help them overcome their addiction and lead a positive, healthy life.

There are several important traits that all behavioral health counselors share. These traits allow our counselors to successfully help our patients recover from addiction and substance use disorder.

One of the contributing factors that can lead to substance use disorder in patients is peer pressure. Peer pressure can occur at any age, and it can bring about negative consequences that could lead to substance use.

There are a number of celebrities who have faced addictions and substance use disorder, who are now setting an example for how to overcome these difficulties.