Supporting Substance Use Recovery and National Family Caregiver Month

Awareness days, weeks, and months are beneficial to our society. They provide an opportunity to share information, show support, and express...

6 Reasons to Seek Substance Use Disorder Treatment This Fall

08/02/23 It can be tough to admit when we’re bound by a substance, and even tougher to ask for help. So...

When to Seek Help for Your Alcohol Abuse Disorder

Alcohol abuse disorder, commonly referred to as alcoholism, cannot only cause a lot of harm to your body and lifestyle but...

Casey Castronova

Meet the Staff: Casey Castronova, Clinical Director

A knock at the door, a ring on the phone, an email alert, maybe it’s a client at the soda machine....

What to Say to a Loved One Who is In Recovery

What to Say to a Loved One Who is In Recovery

Recovery for substance abuse requires a lot of work and commitment and saying the right things to our loved ones who...

Alumni Series: JB’s Addiction Recovery Story

John “Jay” B. never really wanted to get sober. Most of the time, he just wanted to get the heat off...

How to Support A Family Member with Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use/alcohol addiction formally referred to, as alcohol use disorder is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the United...

Is Hydrocodone an Opioid?

Hydrocodone, commonly known as Vicodin, is a prescription opioid pain medication that can lead to addiction in as little as five...

Relationship Between Alcohol and Drugs: Dangers and Side Effects

Individuals who abuse alcohol are also more likely to abuse other substances, like prescription or illicit drugs. Illicit drugs such as...

Alcohol Abuse and its Effects

According to statistics, alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people or one in...