Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum

Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum

Recovery Unplugged – Austin, Texas We recently had the opportunity to tour Recovery Unplugged (RU) in Austin, Texas. Note for note, RU offers a strong continuum of care to those struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The element that makes Recovery...
Binge Drinking and Alcohol Poisoning

Binge Drinking and Alcohol Poisoning

How to detect and treat it Binge drinking is on the rise among our youth. Alcohol is considered far and away the most popular gateway drug leading to addiction. According to American Addiction Centers, two-thirds of alcohol users report that it was their first...
MAT – Medication Assisted Therapy

MAT – Medication Assisted Therapy

Beginning a MAT (Medication-Assisted Therapy) course of treatment requires the assistance and constant supervision of a physician (or psychiatrist) who specializes in addiction treatment. Alternatively, a treatment center that uses MAT is an option for the...
MAT: Pros and Cons

MAT: Pros and Cons

What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment? Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a common way of treating substance abuse disorders, especially opioid addictions.  It combines the use of medications and behavioral therapies, and when strategically implemented and...