Helpful Online Recovery Tools To Use While Social Distancing
Practicing social distancing does not mean we cannot connect deeply with our community. While the current situation requires we remain physically apart, we can still show our solidarity, our ability...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Drug Addiction: Tips for Recovery
Learning how to overcome drug addiction is no small task. Substance abuse and drug addiction are overwhelming, and it takes a lot of strength and courage to overcome. The first step toward recovery...
View Article30 Best Songs About Overcoming Drug Addiction
Music is much more than something we sing and dance to at moment’s of celebration. When we struggle to understand our innermost thoughts and struggles, we often turn to music to make sense of them....
View Article20 Best Movies About Addiction And Recovery To Watch
Movies are not only an excellent source of entertainment; they also offer inspiration, motivation, and encourage us to reflect on our own lives. Over 10% of Americans have suffered some form of...
View ArticleIf I Can Get Sober, You Can Get Sober
If I Can Get Sober, You Can Get Sober By Sarah Houston, SHRM-CP, Human Resource Manager at Master Center for Addiction Medicine I woke up to bright, fluorescent lights overhead and a familiar pounding...
View ArticleBorderline Personality Disorder: Dismantling Stigma, Stereotypes and Outdated...
Borderline Personality Disorder: Dismantling Stigma, Stereotypes and Outdated Beliefs By Jessica Bardenheier, MS, Licensed Resident in Counseling Addiction Therapist at Master Center for Addiction...
View ArticleThe Case for Value-Based Care in Addiction Treatment
The Case for Value-Based Care in Addiction Treatment By Anna McKean, CEO at Master Center for Addiction Medicine Recognition of value-based care in mental health and addiction is long overdue. A...
View ArticleE.D. Bridge: The Time is Now
E.D. Bridge: The Time is Now By James Thompson, Co-Founder and Cheif Medical Director at Master Center for Addiction Medicine For years, emergency departments have struggled to improve addiction care....
View ArticleCollaboration is Key
Collaboration is Key By Dawn Choudhury, Director of Client Development at Master Center for Addiction Medicine Collaboration in addiction medicine has been shown to improve outcomes and lower the cost...
View ArticleThe Journey
The Journey By Brian Miller, CSAC, IOP Program Coordinator at Master Center for Addiction Medicine I was enjoying a ride through Nelson County, between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, when I...
View ArticleAddiction Is a Family Disease
By Donna Marie Brown, MSN , APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Master Center for Addiction Medicine Millions of Americans misuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs. Battling a...
View ArticleWhat is Harm Reduction? A Quick Overview
There are various approaches that organizations, communities, and individuals can take to reduce the impact of substance use disorder, minimize overdoses, and help those who struggle with addiction...
View ArticleDrug Detoxification Process Explained
Medical professionals often define addiction as a chronic disease in which drugs force a physical dependence. In most cases, until a point where a patient cannot adequately function without their drug...
View Article5 Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
Recovering from any addiction can be a long and challenging – yet rewarding – journey. Relapse can be extremely common during this journey, and the Master Center for Addiction Recovery is here to...
View Article5 Signs of Benzo Withdrawal
Like many substances, withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines, or benzos, can be uncomfortable and extremely dangerous. Along with a higher risk of relapse, detox can include severe physical and...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Opioid Detox
Opioid addiction is a widespread issue in the U.S., with more than three million citizens annually suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). People can become addicted to these simple pain medications...
View Article5 Benefits of an Intensive Outpatient Program
Coming to terms with the reality of a chemical dependency is the first step on the road to healing. People in the grips of addiction often cannot take the first steps to recovery without professional...
View Article3 Benefits of Evening IOP
Addiction treatment programs such as intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) in the evening can help those with busy schedules to recover from substance abuse issues. These programs can range from...
View Article4 Benefits of Telehealth Services
Telecommunications technology continues to advance every year. These technological upgrades also improve the benefits of telehealth services and their capabilities for providing more value to...
View ArticleScience of Addiction + Breaking the Cycle of Codependency
Our next free Family Education Seminar by Master Center will be hosted on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 and will feature two addiction medicine leaders discussing the disease of addiction and...
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