What the F***? Why is Fentanyl so Dangerous?
I remember the first time I heard of Fentanyl, I [...]
How Does Alcoholism Affect the Family?
According to the 2019 National Survey of Drug Use and [...]
What Are the Three Stages of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism is a level of alcohol use disorder characterized by [...]
Addiction and Depression: How to Break the Cycle
Depression and substance abuse are so closely linked that scientists [...]
Why The Opioid Crisis Settlement of the Four Major Health Care Giants Should Infuriate You!
On Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 the Four Major Health Care [...]
Is Rejection Not Talked about Enough In Addiction Therapy?
I often ask my clients in our first Individual Therapy [...]
What’s Your Motivation?
Yeah Boy! NBA playoffs are in full effect. It reminds [...]
Food and Mood: The Relationship in Addiction Recovery
Although mental health disorders have many contributing factors, the role [...]
Signs You’re Enabling Someone With An Addiction
As human beings, we're hardwired to want to help others, [...]
Is Addiction Genetic?
Chemical addiction and behavioral addiction have several underlying causes, including [...]
8 Things to Do After Leaving Rehab
8 Things to Do After Leaving Rehab Completing a treatment [...]
Dealing with Isolation in Addiction Recovery
Isolation and addiction often go hand in hand, but recovery doesn't [...]
Co-Occurring Disorders: Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Alcohol, drug abuse and mental health disorders are fundamentally linked. [...]
Family Therapy for Addiction: What Is It and How Does It Help?
Family therapy helps involve loved ones in your substance abuse [...]
How to Use Aftercare to Your Advantage in Addiction Recovery
In the recent past, people believed that addiction could be [...]
8 Tips to Help You Win the Battle Against Cross Addiction
Although it's widely acknowledged in clinical circles, the concept of [...]
What Does Alcohol Do to Your Emotional Health?
lf you or someone you love is suffering from alcoholism, [...]
How to Get Back on Track After a Relapse
After you've been through rehab, the possibility of a relapse [...]
5 Causes of Addiction
Addiction is a brain disease that occurs due to a [...]
The Signs and Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse occurs when someone takes a prescribed medication [...]
5 Benefits of Support Groups for Families of Addicts
The effects of watching a loved one struggle with addiction [...]
What Are the Stages of Opiate Withdrawal?
Opiates bind to certain receptors in the nervous system, relieving [...]
Rehab For Mothers With Children: What Addicted Parents Need to Know
The idea of rehab for mothers with children is fraught [...]
Discover the Power of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy uses canines, felines, equines and other animals to [...]
Options for Rehab: Does Location Matter?
If you've decided to undergo treatment for addiction, huge congratulations [...]
How to Do an Intervention
If your loved one is struggling with a drug or [...]
How to Spot the Signs of Heroin Relapse
Heroin addiction is one of the most frightening and challenging [...]
Can Mindfulness Meditation Help During Addiction Recovery?
When it comes to addiction recovery, your mental state makes [...]
What Is Rehab Like? A Typical Day in Residential Rehab
Doctors recommend residential rehab if you're struggling with an intense [...]
How Long Is Rehab? The Truth
“How long is Rehab?” is a question that comes up [...]
8 Ways A Companion Animal Aids Recovery
At Changing Tides, we go the extra mile to make [...]
How Do You Check a Loved One (Or Yourself) into Rehab?
After choosing a rehab facility, the next step of treatment [...]
How to Choose the Right Rehab Facility
How to choose a rehab facility? There are many [...]
How Long Does It Take to Detox From Alcohol?
Alcohol withdrawals are certainly no fun, and at their most [...]
Alcoholic Recovery States: What Timeline to Expect
Wanting to know a timeline for what might happen and [...]
How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System?
Within 30 minutes, half the drug has typically left the [...]
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol
If you want to know how to stop drinking alcohol, [...]
How To Help Someone Get Into Rehab: A Step-by-Step Guide for Several Scenarios
When someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drug [...]
Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab: Which is Right for You?
Did you know that 18 million people misused their medication in 2017? [...]
Staging an Intervention for a Loved One: Everything You Need to Know
Planning an intervention? Besides your good intentions, conversations with a [...]