Preventing Heroin Relapse Forever

Recovery from addiction means freedom, not for a day or even for years, but forever. Finding that kind of recovery will often include the type of intensive outpatient treatment Texas residents […]

Why Is Addiction a Disease?

When getting treatment for addiction, it is vital to answer the question, “why is addiction a disease?” In particular, people who think that their substance abuse is due to a […]

Long-Term Side Effects of Marijuana

Many states are legalizing recreational use of marijuana, and most have legalized its medical use to some extent, including Texas. State lawmakers recently decriminalized possession of small amounts – and […]

How to Control Anxiety

Dealing with constant anxiety can be overwhelming. Anxiety may strike at any time, and often times it seems to come out of nowhere. Living with any type of mental health […]

Types of Family Therapy

Addiction can cause severe problems in a person’s family life. In this situation, it is critical to choose one of the many types of family therapy. The options here are […]

Is Heroin an Opioid?

Is heroin an opioid? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine. The substance comes from the poppy plant in Asia, […]

Benefits of AA

When you are struggling with an addiction, you need the support of people around you to help you recover. You can’t do it on your own. However, not everyone will […]

Therapist vs Psychologist

Seeking help is one of the initial steps to recovery. However, should you choose a therapist, psychologist, or both? We will discuss the difference between a therapist vs psychologist below. […]