Identifying Opioid Use Disorder – Due to the ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S., identifying or diagnosing opioid use disorder in individuals has become more critical than ever. Discovering whether a loved one is engaging in opioid misuse, abuse, or is suffering from

The CDC estimates that more than 20% of U.S. adults experience chronic pain. Perhaps more significant is the fact that 8% of have high-impact chronic pain. (1) High-impact chronic pain is characterized as pain which lasts at least 3 months and

The Dangers of Combining Oxycodone and Alcohol – Combining alcohol with any other intoxicating substance can be dangerous and result in unpredictable side effects. However, mixing oxycodone, a prescription painkiller, with alcohol can result in some unique problems. Oxycodone is an

Dopamine is an essential chemical messenger in the brain. When dopamine is released, it induces feelings of reward and pleasure. This motivates a person to repeat a particular behavior. Conversely, low levels of dopamine are associated with decreased motivation and

Revia and Vivitrol Vs. Suboxone – Suboxone and naltrexone (Revia and Vivitrol) are medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid addiction. Both have been clinically proven to be beneficial for those entering recovery, but which

Recently, the Center on Addiction released a report that examines how our knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of substance abuse might help to increase our understanding of excessive eating, which is a significant health concern and challenge many in

What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become one of the most popular forms of mental health treatment in recent years. This is because CBT is based around empirical evidence, making it an evidence-based treatment (EBT). It works across

With everything going on in the world, many people are struggling with their mental health. For those of us in sobriety, we’ve got another layer on the cake. We know that supporting our sobriety means supporting our mental health but

Codependency is hallmarked by a relationship in which one person has profound emotional needs, and their partner is forced to contribute a disproportionate amount of his or her time responding to those needs, frequently to the detriment of the life

Trauma Therapy and The Addicted Mind Trauma therapy examines causes of addiction. Addiction can have different elements. Things that occur alongside it. Like mental illness. Researchers call this comorbidity. Memories of trauma can also occur comorbidly with SUDs. In this article, you