Addiction Treatment Blog

There is a debate within the addiction field as to whether smartphone apps can help people struggling with addiction. Many experts believe that apps are effective in helping people quit smoking, for example, frequently offering gamified rewards for completing levels or tasks. While some apps simply provide access to recovery groups and support programs, others take a more hands-on approach...

Microdosing is a term that has been used recently in the media and by some professionals as a new approach to medication treatment. It refers to taking small doses of drugs that do not produce the same effects as usual but still have beneficial properties. The idea is that microdoses can create cognitive benefits like enhanced attention and focus, heightened creativity, enhanced memory recall,...

The number of illegal drug users in the USA is over 31 million. However, only 11% of those who get addicted receive the help they need and deserve.   Various factors can keep drug users from seeking help. However, lack of access to help can be one of the primary reasons. Even when many try to quit drugs through rehabilitation, a lack of support or a support system can lead to addiction...

The terms “opiate” and “opioids” are frequently interchanged to refer to any pain-relieving medicine that binds to opioid receptors, be it of natural or chemical origin. An opioid is a drug class of synthetic or semi-synthetic agents for medical contexts, whereas “opiate” applies to opium alkaloids or natural analogs. According to the National Institute on...

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of all of us and compromised our economic, social, and psychological well-being. It has been particularly stressful for those with alcohol or substance addictions. Studies have shown a marked increase in alcohol consumption since the onset of the pandemic. The most prominent reason is stress, which is particularly problematic for those addicted to...

What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a severe single or prolonged threatening or horrifying event.    Causes of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  Causal events include war and combat atrocities, terrorist acts, rape or sexual violence, or serious accidents and injuries.    Post...

There are over 31 million illegal drug users in the USA. However, only 11% of those who get addicted to drugs receive the help they need and deserve. While there are many factors that prevent drug users from seeking treatment, lack of access to help is one of the primary reasons. Even when many try to quit drugs through rehabilitation, a lack of support or a support system can lead to...