Insights and resources on addiction recovery, focusing on effective strategies, personal stories, and tools to support individuals on their journey to lasting sobriety
Substance abuse treatments are a series of interventions that seek to address substance use disorders (SUDs) and underlying conditions that feed into substance abuse behaviors. Treatment plans seek to lay out a comprehensive roadmap for individual concerns, treatment goals, and interventions. This plan may be updated over time to reflect the patient’s changing needs or…
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In the webinar posted below, Dr. Michael Miller, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and renowned expert, dove into the complexities of addiction, breaking down misconceptions and explaining its multidimensional impact. Dr. Miller’s insights underscore addiction as a biopsychosocial-spiritual disease, moving beyond the view of addiction as merely “bad behavior” to a comprehensive understanding of its effects…
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In a recent webinar, Dr. Michael Miller, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience, shared valuable insights into the intricate nature of addiction. Dr. Miller has long advocated for recognizing addiction as a complex disease rather than a mere behavioral issue, a perspective that is vital for mental health clinicians to understand…
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Treating co-occurring stimulant use disorder and ADHD presents unique challenges for clinicians. In a recent webinar, Dr. Miller shared his approach to managing these conditions in clinical practice, emphasizing the need for thoughtful planning, careful diagnosis, and effective treatment strategies. Below, we summarize the key insights that can help clinicians navigate this complex landscape. Tailoring…
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More than 10 percent of U.S. veterans have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD), slightly above the rate in the general population. Male veterans aged 18-25 years have the most significant rates. Alcohol and marijuana are some of the most popular substances that veterans use. However, smoking and misuse of legal prescription medications…
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The teenage years are often full of experimentation and pushing boundaries. While some of their choices can be harmless in the long run, such as a drastically different hair color, others can have serious consequences, such as substance use. Because of the potential harms of substance use disorder (SUD), behavioral health providers who work with…
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How is North Carolina addressing widespread issues such as substance abuse, mental health crises, and children’s behavioral health concerns? Here’s a roundup of some of the significant behavioral health stories emerging across the “Old North State.” Sports Betting Is Legal in North Carolina, and Health Experts Are Concerned Sports betting became legal in North Carolina…
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The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) recently updated its criteria for assessing and treating substance use disorders. The ASAM Criteria is the most widely used framework for the placement, continued service, and transfer of patients with addiction. ASAM provides these standards to help promote individualized treatment, helping clinicians and care managers make objective decisions…
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Substance misuse disorders, from alcohol to stimulants, remain a growing public health issue in the United States. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many locations saw an increase in drug use and overdoses. Law enforcement, lawmakers, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and concerned citizens have been attempting to curb this problem at all levels. Many abused substances,…
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Many communities across the United States have observed a surge in the use of certain synthetic drugs, leading to an increase in related fatalities and arrests. These substances are often produced illicitly to mimic other counterfeit of prescription drugs. It may also be used in combination with other drugs. U.S. officials respond to drug trafficking…
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