Trauma directly impacts treatment for anyone recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). According to Depression and Anxiety, “[E]vidence has shown that the correlation between trauma and substance abuse is particularly strong for adolescents with PTSD.” The researchers reported that “up to 59% of young people with PTSD subsequently develop substance abuse problems.” Untreated early trauma can lead to […]
With the fall semester starting, students will feel pressured to perform well. Students that want to get high grades might seek out study drugs, like Adderall, in order to maintain focus during studying and test-taking. This article discusses how these stimulants are dangerous and addictive and offers healthier alternatives to better prepare for the upcoming […]
When it comes to addiction recovery, long-term healing is the end goal of all treatment programs. Recovering from addiction isn’t always a linear process, and it comes with a lot of complexities. It may be one of the most significant challenges you will face throughout your life as it is ongoing and can be internally and externally […]
