Connection Between Trauma and Addiction   For some time now, researchers have tried to find a causal link between substance use disorders and trauma. Although they’ve been unsuccessful at proving causation, they succeeded in finding a strong correlation. According to a 2010 study by the NCBI, just over 70% of adolescents who’ve experienced some form […]

ASAM Levels of Care   In the world of addiction treatment, there’s several key levels of care one might receive in their recovery journey.  Rather than dive into all of them, we’re going to focus on level 2 treatment. This level of care includes partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). You may […]

What Are The Different Types Of Treatment?   If you’ve never received addiction treatment before, it can be very difficult to navigate. Below is an overview of the different levels of care people may receive during their journey in recovery. The highest form of care is called detox. Also commonly referred to as the drunk […]