Oct 10, 2018Don't wait for "Rock Bottom"Substance use disorders get worse over time. The earlier treatment starts the better the chances for long-term recovery.
Sep 22, 2018Treatment WorksIt is critical for people to have access to a system of care that has adequate capacity to provide all levels of treatment
Aug 10, 2018Best Practices: Medications for Addiction TreatmentIt's essential that we use the scientific process to guide how we implement treatment.
Aug 10, 2018Best Practices: What is Addiction?Nobody chooses addiction. This isn't a choice for us. We aren't here because we're bad people, we're here because we have an illness.
Jul 31, 2018Understanding SeverityLike other chronic illnesses, substance use disorders get worse over time. There are 3 levels of severity: mild, moderate, and severe.
Jul 24, 2018Whirlpools of Risk: Understanding Risk FactorsPeople have different risk factors that make them more vulnerable to developing SUDs.
Jul 17, 2018The Hijacker: Understanding Addiction and the Brain“The Hijacker” explainer video breaks down how repeated substance misuse changes the brain