How the Stigma Surrounding Addiction Stops People From Getting Treatment
Much of what we know about addiction comes from experiments with lab rats. In one such experiment, researchers gave drug-dependent rodents the choice between drugs [...]
What is the Matrix Model in Addiction Treatment?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction As part of the substance abuse program at October Road, our counselors work with the Matrix Model to incorporate proven [...]
Why Getting the Right Treatment Could be the Difference Between Life and Death
In 2018, a total of 67,367 people lost their lives to drug overdose and about 88,000 people died from alcohol-related causes. Drinking and drug use can have a devastating [...]
What are the Benefits of PHP and IOP?
All About Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs When you are facing a substance use disorder, sometimes the best option is inpatient care at a [...]
How Isolation Fuels Addiction During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has inspired stress, anxiety, and social isolation across the world. For those already struggling with addiction, these feelings and [...]
Telehealth is an Effective Option for Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has necessitated online therapy, telehealth services have been around for some time. To slow the spread of COVID-19, you [...]
