What is Medication Assisted Treatment?
Overcoming an addiction to alcohol or drugs is never easy. Some treatment programs use a combination of medication and behavioral therapy to help people recover. This is known as medication assisted treatment (MAT) and it is often used for those with an addiction to...
What are Co-Occurring Disorders and how are they Treated
Anxiety and substance use disorders are among the most frequent mental health problems in the U.S. The journal Psychiatric Times reports that nearly 29% of people will experience an anxiety disorder at least once in their lifetime, while the lifetime rate for...
The Benefits of Equine Therapy with Addiction Treatment
Equine therapy is an animal-assisted therapy available at Bridges of Hope. This therapy often complements inpatient drug and alcohol treatment and other evidence-based therapies, allowing patients to interact with horses on a regular basis as they recover from drug...
Facts About Opioid Addictions
To understand why opioids are addictive here are five facts about opioid addiction and what opioids are. Opioids are a substance that dulls the senses and reduces the pain signals that the body sends to the brain. Opioids are usually prescribed to treat moderate to...
