Finding the right depression treatment can be a challenge. There are many different medications available, but it can take time to achieve the right balance. An antidepressant might work...

Many people wonder how much alcohol you can safely drink while on an antidepressant. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mixing alcohol and antidepressants is generally...

A drug and alcohol evaluation or assessment can help determine the severity of substance misuse, the probability of addiction, and if a co-occurring mental health issue may be present....

Feeling as though you’re walking through a thick haze? Thoughts are racing and it’s a challenge to follow simple conversations? This is how brain fog feels and although it...

Have you ever wondered why abstaining from drugs and alcohol becomes more difficult after a relapse or two or three, and so on? What was once a minor annoyance...

Drug and alcohol treatment programs typically fall under in-patient or outpatient. Inpatient, as the name applies, is an intensive residential program where patients can receive round-the-clock support, whereas outpatient...

As we learn more and more about substance use disorders, you may come across unfamiliar phrases, such as Dual Diagnosis. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),...

With new information, traditional drug and alcohol treatment programs change in favor of emerging evidence. One such area is the involvement of a peer support specialist in conjunction with...

When a treatment center tells you they have a success rate, how do they measure it? Since rehab centers can vary from one to another, establishing a standardized method...

I work at a drug and alcohol treatment center in Santa Rosa, California. On any given day there will be a new intake. What does that mean, you ask?...