Hollywood and Addiction: What’s Dramatized and What’s Real

In most feature films and television shows, those suffering from drug addiction are often committing violent crimes, playing the bad guy, or are portrayed as haggard individuals with no job or prospects. While this could be a reality for some (more…)

How Does Reward-Based Treatment for Addiction Work?

From an outsider’s perspective, it’s not always easy to understand why someone might become addicted to drugs or alcohol. But, much of it has to do with dopamine. 

Some people might start using substances to cope with difficult circumstances. Others (more…)

What to Expect from Detox Treatment Following Addiction

Making the decision to come clean after developing an addiction isn’t easy. It takes an enormous amount of strength to decide this at all. It’s normal to be wary of detox treatment. Withdrawal symptoms are scary and daunting, but that’s (more…)