When Addiction Meets Trauma: Designing Interventions for Dual-Diagnosis Patients
Substance use disorder (SUD) isn’t a monolithic condition. In dual-diagnosis cases that include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the conditions must be treated concurrently, particularly at
What Role Does Mindfulness Play in Recovering from Addiction?
Mindfulness is the human trait that lets you understand who you are and why you should act in specific ways. In addiction recovery, it’s the
What Are the Most Effective Strategies for Building a Support System during Recovery?
Recovering from alcoholism, substance abuse, and dependence invariably requires a support system. To this effect, there are various strategies you can apply to build social
Are All Interventions Created Equal? Exploring Different Models and Their Effectiveness
Interventions for alcoholism and substance abuse follow a few established models. Nonetheless, they’re as unique as the personalities and life circumstances of each addict. On
How Do Replacement Behaviors Develop during Addiction Recovery?
Replacement behaviors in addiction are new habits that emerge when a person substitutes one addictive or compulsive behavior for another during recovery. These behaviors can
How Do Recovery Coaches & Substance Abuse Counselors Differ?
When people begin exploring support for addiction recovery, one of the most common points of confusion is the difference between a recovery coach and a
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step After Getting Sober
When most people think about recovery, they think about the day the drinking or using stops. That first clean day, that decision to change—it’s monumental.
Why Is Protecting Confidentiality Crucial in Addiction Counseling?
Confidentiality is a pillar of addiction counseling. It’s practiced at all levels, and it follows a tradition deeply rooted in the Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship. When
How Does a Recovery Coach Differ from a Therapist?
In the late 2000s, the American cable television network A&E presented two perspectives of recovery coaches, one realistic and the other fictional. The success of
Exploring the Most Common Rehab Options for Alcohol & Drug Addiction
The 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature was awarded to Flow, a silent movie about a black cat surviving in an apocalyptic world, but many
