It’s relatively common to draw a line between the terms “addiction” and “abuse” when discussing substance use, but is there really a difference? To put it briefly, the answer is a definitive yes, but the line between the two can become easily blurred, particularly when discussing cocaine use and cocaine addiction treatment. Cocaine doesn’t produce…
After you have completed an addiction treatment program it is vital to be involved in aftercare. Just like you could not beat the addiction on your own, you do not want to try to maintain your sobriety on your own. A rehab aftercare program provides the stability you need to stay on the straight and…
Drug and alcohol addiction can damage many areas of a person’s life. That includes relationships, career goals, self-confidence, and daily life skills. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly used therapies to help a person move forward in their lives through addiction recovery. A cognitive-behavioral therapy program teaches you how to control thoughts…