A Substitute Addiction Is Still an Addiction

A Substitute Addiction Is Still an Addiction

Addiction can be a tricky thing. We are used to thinking of addiction in terms of substance use disorders—that is, addictions to drugs and/or alcohol. But substance use disorders are not the only kinds of addiction. Some people who have gone through treatment for an...
The Importance of a Continuum of Care in Recovery

The Importance of a Continuum of Care in Recovery

The Basics Imagine you are trying to learn a new skill. Maybe you have decided to take up the saxophone. There are lots of things to learn in order to get started, so maybe you find a teacher who can show you the basics. You learn how the horn goes together, how to...