What Is Nicotine Addiction?
Updated on 4/13/2023 Many people often underestimate nicotine and its addictive properties, resulting in unmanaged substance use disorder (SUD) as well as disease and death. It is essential to understand the concerns surrounding nicotine addiction and tobacco use, work to prevent this type of substance use and encourage treatment as soon as possible for those […]
The Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment Programs
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Gender-specific treatment programs refer to programs designed to treat men and women separately. These programs recognize that fundamental social, cultural and biological differences between men and women influence the development of substance use disorders and perpetuate substance use. Gender-specific programs hold many benefits for short-term treatment outcomes and long-term […]
How Can I Prevent Addiction in My Child’s Life?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands As a parent in recovery, it is natural to worry about preventing addiction in your child. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent addiction, there are a couple of protective factors that you can implement in your child’s life to reduce risk factors of […]
Levels of Care in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 06/25/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Addiction affects everyone differently, which means effective treatment must be individualized to meet each patient’s personal needs and goals. While some people may need more intensive or highly structured treatment, others may need more flexible treatment options in order to incorporate treatment sessions into their weekly […]
Risk Factors for Co-occurring Disorders
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines A co-occurring disorder, also known as dual-diagnosis, describes the presence of two or more conditions that occur simultaneously. Typically, co-occurring disorders refer to the presence of one mental health disorder and one substance use disorder (SUD), such as addiction. The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that nearly […]
The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use
The Long-Term Consequences of Cocaine Use Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer at Cliffside Malibu Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug. Due to its high abuse potential, it is classified as a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Still, it has an accepted medical use for medical […]
The Value of Social Support in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 03/29/24 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Social support is having a network of relationships, such as family, friends and other peers, that cohesively contribute to an individual’s positive well-being. We all turn to our social support systems in times of need to help cope with feelings of emotional distress. Our social support […]
Understanding the Stages Of Change
Understanding the Stages Of Change Updated on 06/04/24 Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Change can be overwhelming as it often requires a person to venture into uncharted territory. It is essential to recognize that making a lifestyle change is not a linear process. It is not always as simple as cutting out unhealthy behaviors […]
What Are Triggers and Cravings?
Content reviewed by Christian Losch, LCSW, LCADC, CEO of Pinelands Treatment for recovery from alcohol and other substances must be intentional. It must teach patients how to achieve long-lasting sobriety. While a person may be able to commit to sobriety on their own initially, it is unlikely that they will be able to maintain their […]
Chronic Pain and Addiction
Content updated on 03/29/24 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. Chronic pain occurs when physical pain is long-lasting, can be hard to manage and can lead to other co-occurring issues, such as anxiety or depression. PaRC pain recovery program offers a multifaceted approach that consists of mental, physical and behavioral strategies without relying on prescription […]