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Substance use disorder is a multi-faceted condition that can be highly resistant to treatment.  When you or someone you love struggles with such a disorder, the havoc the behavior reaps …

If you have known anyone suffering from a substance use disorder, or have suffered from one yourself, then you know how difficult they are to treat.

Lets face, it life can get tough and seem out of control at times. As we transition through the many stages of life there are events that will naturally cause …

Understanding the role a person played within their family system is a valuable for a recovering meth, heroin, or alcohol addicts.  What follows is an adaptation and expansion of the …

Numerous studies have indicated that 30 day treatment centers have a success rate of between 8-12 percent after one year has passed. In fact, within 3 or 4 months the …

Addiction vs. “Recreational” Use. I often have people ask me about the difference between someone who is an addict and someone who just uses casually. Usually it’s addicts who wish …

It’s loving and even normal not to want to allow a loved one to experience the natural consequences of their behavior. The problem is that when you’re dealing with addiction …

Have you heard the old saying “the truth hurts”? Addiction is, at a very fundamental level, about believing a lie. The lie is that heroin, methamphetamine, alcoholism, or some other …

Stimulant addiction is a serious problem, particularly due to the impact that long-term use of stimulants can have on the brain.  There are quite a few factors to look into …

Early and Middle Recovery Defined By Greg Struve, MA, LAC Clinical Director The Road to Recovery from Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Early and Middle Recovery Defined By Greg Struve, MA, …