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This collection of articles offers helpful information concerning addiction, treatment, and recovery. From time to time, we also highlight announcements and press releases about new developments at Hope Lodge. Browse below to learn more.

Nature Therapy for Substance Abuse

While achieving lifelong sobriety is one goal of residential treatment, learning how to live as ...

The Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment

When you’re ready to seek help for substance use disorder, one of the first decisions ...

Strength-Based Addiction Therapy

Addiction recovery requires you to rediscover yourself and unlock your potential. At Hope Lodge, we ...

Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Treatment

Recovering from substance use disorder involves several challenges. For many, the early stages of withdrawal ...

Somatic Experiencing Therapy for Substance Use Disorder

Substance use disorder often develops due to deeply rooted trauma stemming from childhood adversity, abuse, ...

Recognizing Signs of Addiction

Addiction doesn’t happen overnight – it develops over time and can affect anyone, regardless of ...

Marijuana and Depression

Many people struggling with depression use marijuana to cope with their symptoms, believing it offers ...

Alcohol Relapse

The road to addiction recovery is rarely a straight path. While relapse is a significant ...

Trauma-Focused CBT

Trauma leaves deep and lasting imprints on the brain and body. For those who have ...

The Link Between Sunlight and Serotonin

Many people find themselves feeling fatigue and a loss of interest in typical activities as ...

Can You Be Addicted to Weed?

With the increasing legalization of cannabis products for medical and recreational use, its public perception ...

What Is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

If you rely on alcohol and suddenly stop or reduce your intake, you may experience ...

What Is Alcohol Anxiety?

Many people use alcohol to calm down and relax after a long, stressful day. Unfortunately, ...

Common PTSD Triggers

For many people struggling with overwhelming PTSD symptoms like flashbacks and guilt, substance use can ...

Opioids: America’s Perceived Top Threat to National Public Health

The nation’s well-being is multifaceted, encompassing everything from nutrition and exercise to the climate crisis ...

Contingency Management in Stimulant Addiction Treatment

Substance use disorders continue to devastate lives globally, driving researchers and addiction treatment centers to ...

Is Using Ayahuasca a Relapse?

Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian plant-based medicine known for its profound psychoactive effects. Some people ...

How Does Fentanyl Work?

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has been making headlines due to its growing prevalence and ...

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