Most substance abuse patients have a perception that change is too scary or impossible. For a substance abuse patient, they tend to struggle more because making a change seems like the impossible dream. The idea of not using drugs again is always at heart of the...
Substance abuse disorder and treatment providers are open to considering complementary and alternative medicine interventions, and Music Therapy falls into this category. Clinical research, case studies, and stories reveal that music has an extraordinary capacity to:...
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together becomes reality.” -Yoko Ono Substance abuse has a way of shifting thoughts to another reality. The reality is very lonely, and the daily activities of life are happening because of the...
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can ruin a persons’ life. While the actual act of addiction can be treated with detox programs and residential treatment, there is little focus on the substance abuse causes that create the feeling of extreme reward when abusing a...
Throughout much of the world, January 1 is associated with new beginnings – which is why 45% of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year. Unfortunately, only 8% successfully carry them out. In fact, 36% don’t even make it through the month of January. So...
The holidays are a stressful time of year. During the holidays, there are many traditions, and triggers, for people that suffer from substance use disorder. Substance use disorder is more common that most people think. There are memories associated with this time of...
