Don't wait for "Rock Bottom"
Substance use disorders get worse over time. The earlier treatment starts the better the chances for long-term recovery.
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Sep 21, 2018
Treatment Works
It is critical for people to have access to a system of care that has adequate capacity to provide all levels of treatment
Aug 10, 2018
Best Practices: Medications for Addiction Treatment
It's essential that we use the scientific process to guide how we implement treatment.
Aug 10, 2018
Best Practices: What is Addiction?
Nobody chooses addiction. This isn't a choice for us. We aren't here because we're bad people, we're here because we have an illness.
Jul 31, 2018
Understanding Severity
Like other chronic illnesses, substance use disorders get worse over time. There are 3 levels of severity: mild, moderate, and severe.
Jul 24, 2018
Whirlpools of Risk: Understanding Risk Factors
People have different risk factors that make them more vulnerable to developing SUDs.
Jul 16, 2018
The Hijacker: Understanding Addiction and the Brain
“The Hijacker” explainer video breaks down how repeated substance misuse changes the brain
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