5 Ways CBT is Used in Addiction Treatment

5 Ways CBT is Used in Addiction Treatment

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Addiction Treatment? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective evidence-based approaches for treating substance use disorders. It was developed by psychiatrist Aaron Beck in the 1960s and has since...
Addiction and the Workplace: Employee Rights and Support

Addiction and the Workplace: Employee Rights and Support

The Impact of Addiction on the Workplace Addiction and the workplace intersect in ways that create significant challenges for both employees and employers. When substance use disorders affect your workforce, the ripple effects extend far beyond individual struggles....
Addiction and the Workplace: Employee Rights and Support

What No One Tells You About Long-Term Sobriety

Understanding Long-Term Sobriety Long-term sobriety is more than just not using substances. It involves a complete change in lifestyle and is a continuous process of personal growth, self-discovery, and healing that usually starts after the first year of recovery. Key...
Is My Loved One Headed for Relapse? Warning Signs to Watch

Is My Loved One Headed for Relapse? Warning Signs to Watch

Recognizing the Relapse Process Many people think of relapse as a sudden decision to start using substances again. But in reality, it happens gradually through different stages, often over weeks or months before actual substance use begins. Understanding these stages...
Stress and Substance Use: Finding Healthier Coping Tools

Stress and Substance Use: Finding Healthier Coping Tools

Stress and Addiction Addiction is widely recognized as a brain disease. It alters the brain’s chemistry and structure, leading to compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. Key chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, like dopamine, serotonin,...