Discussing the 12 steps of recovery

What are the 12 Steps of Recovery?

Addiction is a mental health disease that is treatable through various forms of medical and behavioral therapy. One of the original programs for addiction is the 12 steps of recovery that became popular through the Alcoholics Anonymous program. A 12-step rehab program is ideal for clients who prefer a more religious or spiritual experience for…

What is Krokodil?

What is Krokodil?

With the many drugs that people can abuse, you may be wondering: what is Krokodil? Could my loved one be using it? Krokodil is the reptile-sounding street name for the chemical “desomorphine”, a synthetic opioid drug. That means that it’s similar to heroin, fentanyl, morphine. And it’s not that, unlike prescription opiate pain killers, albeit…

Depression and drug abuse

Depression and Drug Abuse: They Go Hand in Hand

Depression and drug abuse often go hand-in-hand, and you can’t treat one without the other. Many people find themselves slipping into depression during bouts of drug abuse, or they feel that they cannot manage their depression successfully without drugs. Here’s what you need to know about depression treatment and drug abuse treatment. How Are They Related?…

What is motivational enhancement therapy?

What is Motivational Enhancement Therapy?

What is motivational enhancement therapy (MET)? It’s a therapeutic program that increases a person’s motivation to make positive life changes. Specifically for men and women who have an addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and other mental health disorders. It’s a form of behavioral therapy that has proven to be effective in treating addiction to multiple substances.…

Contingency management techniques

What Will I Learn in Contingency Management Therapy?

Addiction is a dangerous mental health disorder that affects more than 40 million men and women each year. There is no cure for addiction, However, there are several behavioral therapies that are proven to be effective in treating addiction and helping men and women live sober lives. Contingency management techniques use a rewards-based system to…