Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive substances are drugs which alter a person's brain chemistry. They include depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and inhalants.
Posts by Cindy Hardy
Benefits of Recovery vs. Discomfort of Withdrawal
During detox and recovery, withdrawal involves discomfort, but the benefits of overcoming addiction far outweigh withdrawal pains.
Difficulty Trusting Yourself And Others In Recovery
A life of addiction can make it difficult to trust yourself or to believe others, but the success of recovery depends on opening yourself to feedback.
Fear in the Early Stages of Recovery
A life of addiction involves fear, and the prospect of starting recovery might be frightening. However, overcoming fear is the key to finding freedom.
Ping Pong Treatment
Ping pong treatment is a term used to describe what happens when a patient bounces back and forth between addiction and mental health treatment.
Integrated Treatment: Part 2 – The Approach
The integrated treatment approach to psychiatric and substance use disorders makes sense from the standpoint of viewing recovery from a holistic approach.
Integrated Treatment: Part 1
The goal of addressing addiction and mental illness is to provide an overall understanding of the importance of an integrated treatment approach.
Similarities Between Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
Learn more about how the many ways by which psychiatric and substance use disorders are similar and how dual recovery can help.
