Sober Houses & Transitional LIving Programs

Sober living houses can assist in educating drug users and reducing the chance of relapse. One study into Oxford House recovery homes found that they reduce relapse by providing closer monitoring and referring additional services to  residents with a history of...

The History of Addiction Treatment: A Timeline

But cultural stigmas around sex and love 12-step programs are being challenged by a rising generation of young women active in recovery — and on social media. The evolution of addiction treatment, from the mid-18th century to the present, is outlined below. Several...

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin. Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include...