10 Life Saving Facts About Addiction
Think less about getting your loved one to admit to addiction and more about what it takes to build a better life. ~ Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D. Are you concerned about your child because of ...
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How to Help Your Struggling Child When They Don’t Live at Home – Cathy Taughinbaugh
Are you concerned you can’t help your struggling child because they don’t live at home? Do you worry that you won’t be able to help them? It makes sense that the CRAFT or Invitation to ...
Is Alcohol Genetic? | Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
It’s no secret that alcohol consumption is a regular, socially acceptable part of many people’s lives. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner, beers during the big game, champagne to toast a ...
Family Roles in Addiction and Their Impact on Recovery
Addiction and recovery are extremely personal experiences. If you’ve experienced either, you know how isolating they can be. No matter what outside forces affect you, ultimately, you are the one ...
8 Common Signs of Sex Addiction
Some people addicted to sex know it but refuse to admit it, while others are unsure. Socially acceptable sexual behaviors can still cause serious personal consequences. Inappropriate sexual ...
The Role of Shame in Addiction
Shame and guilt are deeply intertwined in addiction, often acting as the emotional drivers that keep people stuck in a harmful cycle. Shame makes a person feel inherently flawed or unworthy, ...
Inpatient vs. Outpatient vs. IOP
Choosing the right addiction treatment can feel overwhelming, but understanding your needs is key to finding the best fit. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, selecting the ...
Why Co-Occurring Disorders Are So Common And How to Treat Them
When someone struggles with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, it’s called a co-occurring disorder, also known as a dual diagnosis. These overlapping conditions are more ...
Mental Health & the CB2 Receptor
In the first part of this series, we reviewed recent research into the role of the CB2 cannabinoid receptor in cancer proliferation. This week we turn our attention to another fascinating ...
Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse | Project CBD
Project CBD recently reported on studies indicating that cannabis terpenes — the compounds that give the plant its robust and distinctive smell — activate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. ...
ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto
I counted over 175 talks and posters at the 33rd annual gathering of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), which convened in Toronto at the end of June. In accordance with ...
How the CRAFT Approach Helps Families: Meet Lara Okoloko – Cathy Taughinbaugh
Today, I’m excited to welcome Lara Okoloko to discuss some of the ideas she has found helpful for people dealing with substance use. She shares insightful information about how the CRAFT ...
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