TikTok in Recovery: Helpful or Harmful?
Can TikTok support recovery or increase relapse risks? Explore the benefits, dangers, and how to use social media wisely during addiction recovery.
What’s Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy For SUD?
Learn more about Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy For substance use disorder – including what to expect and how its administered.
What’s Contingency Management for Meth Dependence?
You might’ve heard about medications that help keep cravings under control for people who struggle with opioids or alcohol—but why isn’t anything sold over the counter or prescribed for stimulant use disorder (StUD)? Well, while it might seem confusing or, honestly, unfair, the truth is that there is no such medication yet. But the 3 million+ people with StUD deserve to be prioritized when it comes to supplementing recovery treatment with effective medicines. At Waypoint
What’s StUD and How Can it Be Treated?
Stimulant use disorder (StUD) can be serious and, sometimes, all-consuming. Learn more about StUD and available treatment options.
Why Quitting Nicotine Cold-Turkey Isn’t Necessary in Recovery
When you enter a medically-assisted detox program, you might feel like your brain and body are both throwing an epic, debilitating tantrum at the same time. If you’re a smoker or you consume nicotine in some form, those products might be the last thing that gets you through the day. Now imagine someone casually says, “Oh, and by the way, you should quit nicotine, too.” You might just see red. The good news? If nicotine is
Do Substances Help Anxiety?
It seems like anxiety wears us all down these days, and given that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health condition in the country, you’re probably no stranger to its symptoms: the constant worried thoughts, racing heart, and tension throughout the body. Untreated or unmanaged anxiety—especially when it shows up alongside other illnesses or traumas—can feel like it’s getting the best of you. When anxiety takes over for long periods, it’s easy to imagine
Why These Celebrities Entered Recovery
You might look at Katy Perry, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dax Shepard, or Kristin Davis and think that they have it all. Fame and talent can create a pretty picture from the outside, but each of these celebrities reached a point where substance use disorder (SUD) deeply impacted their mental health, relationships, or work in negative ways. When you look more closely at their stories, three main motivations tend to emerge: the need for emotional stability,