Alcohol is one of the most commonly misused substances in America. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly 30 million…
Drug and alcohol addiction can cause severe harm to every aspect of a person’s life. Most people living with a substance use disorder require comprehensive…
Understanding Polysubstance Abuse Polysubstance abuse involves the misuse of multiple substances at the same time. This can include a combination of alcohol, prescription medications (like…
Many medical and addiction specialists consider medication-assisted treatment (MAT) the most effective type of treatment for opioid and other drug addiction. There is an overwhelming…
Many people who struggle with addiction have underlying mental health conditions. Typically, the substance use disorder stems from attempting to self-medicate the untreated symptoms of…