Reading Time: 5 Minutes Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of prescription medications in addiction treatment to alleviate withdrawal symptoms associated with dependence urges and cravings associated with addiction. Alcohol and drug withdrawal side effects can be very uncomfortable and even life-threatening. By providing relief through medications, people have a higher chance of overcoming their addiction and becoming more […]
Author : Kristen Fuller, MD
Ozempic: Can This Trendy New Weight Loss Drug Be Targeted For Addiction
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Ozempic, an FDA-approved medication used to treat diabetes, has been trending among celebrities and influencers on social media over the past year as the “miracle weight loss drug.” Recent research suggests that this drug may target the same receptors in the brain as it does in the pancreas, acting on the brain’s reward dopamine center, […]
Psychotherapy: DBT vs. CBT
Reading Time: 4 Minutes In addiction and mental health treatment, we often hear the term “talk therapy” or psychotherapy, which often means cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a mental health or substance abuse disorder and received therapy, you may be familiar with these terms. Both […]
Are You Sober Curious?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Do you ever wonder how alcohol affects your sleep, your concentration, or your energy levels? Have you ever thought about cutting back on drinking to see how it will affect your body and mind? If so, you may be sober curious. Sober curious is a term that has been gaining popularity in the past couple […]
The Role of a Sober Companion in Your Recovery Journey
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Do you ever feel your friends or family don’t quite understand what you are going through? Do you struggle to make connections in your community recovery circles? Are you nervous about seeking help from others in your recovery journey? Do you feel like you are going through recovery alone? The opposite of addiction isn’t just […]
Stages of Treatment and Importance of Early Intervention
Reading Time: 5 Minutes Treating an addiction, also known as a substance use disorder, is very similar to treating any other type of medical condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure; the goal is to reduce problematic symptoms and improve your overall well-being and lifestyle. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance misuse or addiction, […]
Which Trauma Therapy is Right for Me?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Trauma therapy is a type of therapy that can help you work through the emotional impact triggered by a traumatic event. Over 50% of people experience a form of trauma in their lives, and although not everyone is impacted by long-term emotional and psychological consequences, a traumatic experience can severely impact how you function in […]
The Cycle of Codependent Relationships
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Do you constantly find yourself putting your needs last in a relationship? Do you sacrifice your own happiness while trying to please others? Do you feel like your life cannot exist without a loved one? If so, you may be experiencing the toxic effects of a codependent relationship. Codependency breeds toxicity and vice versa, often […]
Do I Have Repressed Childhood Trauma?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Trauma can occur in all forms, shapes, and sizes throughout every era. It can come in the form of neglect in our childhood, physical abuse in a romantic relationship, witnessing a violent event or natural disaster, etc. Do you ever think, “I know my life was not perfect growing up, but suddenly I am flooded […]
Am I In A Trauma Bonding Relationship?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes If your partner, parent, or friend was abusive 10% of the time but wonderful the other 90% of the time, you may find yourself confused and making up excuses for their abusive behavior. You may tell yourself and others that you still love them and they are wonderful people despite their abuse. You have invested […]