Treatment Solutions Blog

Love can be a slippery slope—and sometimes being in love with someone gets tangled up with feeling the need to control that person, or stay in the relationship even when it’s toxic. When a partner or loved one is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, it often adds an... learn more

The drug “molly” has recently come into the spotlight due to some recent deaths at a New York electronic music festival, Electric Zoo. This past week, the drug has been all over the media and blogosphere. Here are some common misconceptions being reported, as well as some... learn more

July is Social Wellness month, so we’d like to talk about communication – what  it is and why it’s important to your recovery. The first year in recovery is a time of confusion, joy, fear, anger, sadness, happiness; a whole spectrum of emotions. Your loved ones may not know... learn more

When you make the decision to stay clean and sober, relapse prevention is critical. Addiction, like any other disease, has specific warning signs that can indicate an imminent reoccurrence of the illness. The disease of addiction can be deadly and thus requires planning and... learn more

We’re closing in on the (unofficial) start of the summer! When Memorial Day weekend kicks off at the end of this week, let the summer travel, BBQs and parties begin. Having fun is a must, but so is staying safe, as drunk driving rates are higher on Memorial Day and other... learn more

Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, host of her own CNN/HLN news show and a huge recovery proponent. Jane is known for her no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is attitude and outspoken beliefs about addiction and consumerism in America. In her... learn more

Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of the world’s most respected actors, famous for his chilling, Oscar-winning role in ‘Silence of the Lambs.’ Now at the age of 75, he has made more than 80 movies throughout his six-decade career. Anthony Hopkins has also been sober since the... learn more

March is not only National Women’s History Month, but Red Cross Month, which dates back to 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt named the first Red Cross Month in support of fundraising efforts led by the humanitarian organization in response to World War II. The... learn more

Last week, we talked about Nomophobia – a loosely-coined fear of losing one’s cell phone. Social media is a beast all its own, but one that’s certainly connected to our affinity for the smart phone… Facebook has one billion users. Twitter has 500 million. Youtube has four... learn more

Are you always checking for your phone? Are others often frustrated that you use your phone at dinner, during class or work meetings? In ’08, researchers in the UK invented the term Nomophobia, a.k.a “No-mobile-phobia” as the fear of and obsession with – you guessed it –... learn more

Struggling with the question, “Is my teen using drugs?” and not being 100% sure of the answer is stressful, frustrating and can consume a parent. While it’s tempting to solve the question by testing your child for drugs at home, you may also feel conflicted and not want your... learn more

(image via Wikipedia) Stop! Put down those delicious M&Ms! In a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan, researchers found that the popular candies produce a very similar reward reaction in the brain than that of a drug or sweet/fatty food addict satisfying... learn more