Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Recovery from substance abuse is a long and complicated process. While much of the literature focuses on early recovery—a fragile and critical time—there are thousands of folks in long-term ... Read More

As a couples therapist, I receive a lot of calls from couples in which one partner is either in or recently completed a recovery program. I wish there was a manual to help couples navigate ... Read More

About 22 million Americans have an addiction to substances such as prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol. However, only 2.5 million Americans seek substance abuse treatment. Even ... Read More

More and more Americans with mental health concerns are becoming incarcerated. This population of has reached “crisis proportions,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Health ... Read More

Few things may be more devastating than coming to terms with a loved one’s alcohol abuse. The day you realize the person you care about doesn’t just “party,” isn’t just ... Read More

Addiction is a struggle on many levels. Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is hard to control. It can make you feel guilty or ashamed. It can strain your relationships at home and at work. So ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, With the help of my friends and family, and particularly a recent intervention they had for me, I’m coming to terms with the fact I’m an alcoholic. I started drinking ... Read More

The journey toward recovery from an alcohol or drug issue is often long, and the path may be full of bumps. Finding the right type of treatment can be a key factor in your progress, however, ... Read More

Working in the field of complex posttraumatic stress (C-PTSD) is immensely rewarding. Exploring a new field and finding more effective ways to help individuals in acute distress is as exciting ... Read More

About 46% of people who once had an issue with drug or alcohol use achieved sobriety without formal treatment or assistance, according to a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. ... Read More

Not everyone who drinks alcohol has a drinking problem. Most people fall on a continuum of alcohol use throughout their lives. An increase in alcohol use and problems associated with it ... Read More

Parents have long worried about the horrible afflictions that could steal their children’s lives—from the dismemberment and exile of leprosy to an iron lung or life on crutches due ... Read More