Substance Abuse

10 Signs of Alcohol Addiction [Infographic]

Are your friends or family members consuming more alcohols lately? Watch out for the 10 warning signs of alcohol addiction and seek...

What Is The Most Cost-Effective Type of Substance Abuse Treatment Program?

Researchers in U.S. surveyed 1,799 patients to compare the cost-effectiveness of four types of substance abuse treatment programs:...

Risk Factors for Substance Abuse in Adolescents

A risk factor is defined as anything that increases the probability of a person using drugs. Risk factors for adolescent substance abuse...

Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Addiction [infographic]

Opioids are a class of drugs that include heroin, fentanyl, and pain relievers. Learn about the signs and symptoms of opioid addiction.

Co-Occurrence of Eating Disorder and Substance Abuse

One commonality between eating disorders and substance abuse is that they both demonstrate “addictive behaviors” and involve the use of a...

NJ Opiate Detox and Coping with Withdrawals

GenPsych August 2018 GenPsych NJ Opiate Detox: Coping with Withdrawals For those suffering from addiction, detox is the first step toward...

Hidden dangers of Alcoholism

Alcoholism The Socially Acceptable But Deadly Addiction GenPsych July 2018 Alcoholism for some reason is an accepted yet awful addiction....

What is Dual Diagnosis & why it’s important?

There are many types of addiction, and many types of treatment for addiction, each type of treatment is designed for a specific need....

Detoxing from painkillers

GenPsych July 2018 Detoxing from painkillers is a major step to having a sober life, but this important first step can be difficult. Like...

Understanding the risks of Marijuana

GenPsych June 2018 Explaining and understanding the risks of Marijuana. Throughout the United States and particularly here in New Jersey...

Warning Signs for Adolescent Addiction

Whether it is psychiatric or substance abuse issues or both, the earlier you get help for your teen, the better their immediate and...

Finding the right treatment center for addiction

Help with substance abuse, How to get started? June 2018 GenPsych Substance abuse and Addiction Treatment in New Jersey Finding the right...

Staying sober during holidays and long summer weekends.

GenPsych May 2018 For those recovering from alcohol or drug abuse, staying focused and motivated can be an active and daily process....

Is it substance abuse or substance addiction?

GenPsych May 2018 How to tell if your substance abuse has changed into an addiction. It can be difficult to tell the difference between...

Talking to kids about drugs and alcohol

The sooner you start talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol, the better. Chances are your kids have heard about them and are...

Enjoying a Sober Vacation

Staying sober on vacation GenPsych April 2018 After a long, cold winter on the East Coast, we are all looking forward to summer, being...

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment and why is it so important? There are many different forms of addiction and many forms of addiction...

Are you drinking too much alcohol?

How much alcohol (content) are you drinking? GenPsych April 2018 The old saying is a pint of beer, shot of alcohol, and a glass of wine...

Some Common Myths About Addiction

Substance abuse, drugs, and alcohol. Some Common Myths About Addiction GenPsych March 2018 As you consider your relationship with drugs...

I Don’t Want Anyone To Know I Am in Rehab 

Suffering from Addiction GenPsych March 2018 One of the most challenging issues of addiction and getting professional help to achieve...