How Opioid Detox Works: What to Expect During Treatment

How Opioid Detox Works: What to Expect During Treatment

Understanding Opioid Addiction What Causes Opioid Addiction? Opioid addiction, or opioid use disorder (OUD), can be caused by a combination of many factors, such as genetic predisposition, environmental influences, personal history, or brain chemistry.  Opioids...
What Is TMS Therapy: How Does It Help Treat Addiction?

What Is TMS Therapy: How Does It Help Treat Addiction?

Understanding TMS Therapy What Is TMS Therapy? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a type of brain stimulation therapy that uses magnetic fields to address specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation, impulse control, and other cognitive...
The Cycle of Addiction & How to Break It

The Cycle of Addiction & How to Break It

Alcohol and drug addiction are often referred to as cyclical disorders. As a person’s brain and body adapt to regular or continued substance abuse, these systems will build strong connections with internal and external cues associated with alcohol and other...