by DJ Chiasson | Oct 28, 2025 | Addiction
Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Fear Fear and addiction have a complex relationship—they influence each other in ways that can be difficult to untangle. When you’re caught in the grip of substance use, fear becomes both a driving force and a...
by DJ Chiasson | Oct 21, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
What Are The Options For Substance Abuse Treatment? Substance abuse happens when someone uses drugs or alcohol in ways that harm their health, relationships, or daily life. When this pattern becomes compulsive—when you can’t stop even though you want...
by DJ Chiasson | Oct 6, 2025 | Addiction Treatment
Recognizing the Need for Substance use Help You might be wondering if what you’re experiencing truly counts as a substance use problem. Here’s something important to know right from the start: addiction isn’t about moral weakness or lack of...
by DJ Chiasson | Sep 30, 2025 | Opioids
Understanding Opioid Addiction and Painkiller Use Opioid addiction, also known as opioid use disorder (OUD), is a medical condition where someone continues using opioid medications despite harmful consequences to their health, relationships, and daily life. This...
by DJ Chiasson | Sep 23, 2025 | Dual Diagnosis
Understanding Dual Diagnosis When someone struggles with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time, this is called a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. Think of it like having two interconnected health challenges that feed off...
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