Medically reviewed by: Dr. Peter Scheid, Medical Director Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the evidence-based treatment of substance use disorder using FDA-approved medicines in conjunction with counseling, behavior therapy, and recovery support. Instead of focusing on willpower, the program considers the biological and psychological factors of addiction and allows an individual to strive towards full recovery. […]

Addiction shouldn’t be seen only as a lack of willpower or a poor decision. It is a complex disease that modifies the brain’s functioning. These modifications have repercussions for a person’s reasoning and emotions as well as for choosing and controlling his or her actions. Hence, many individuals find it difficult to stop abusing drugs […]

Objective This blog explains the stages of addiction recovery in clear and simple language. It is written for people who feel stuck in substance use and for families who are trying to understand what may happen next. Recovery can feel confusing in the beginning because a person may want change, but still feel afraid, ashamed, […]