Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that stems from having witnessed or experienced a violent, frightening, or shocking traumatic event. Someone who has experienced a trauma and […]
Knowledge Base
Why is Fentanyl So Dangerous?
Fentanyl is a powerful narcotic manufactured under the brand names Abstral, Duragesic and Subsys. The anesthetic is typically reserved for pain-management in patients with serious illnesses, such as terminal cancer. […]
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
How a Mental Health Issue Can Lead to a Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder, or Vice Versa Anyone who has suffered through a bout of depression, survived an acute trauma, or […]
What is a Relapse to Substance Use?
Successfully completing an inpatient treatment program for substance use feels good. Going through treatment is a pretty intense process involving much self-reflection, and a sustained effort to make lasting changes […]
Medication Supported Recovery (MSR)
Explaining The Difference between the Terms Medication Supported Recovery and Medication Assisted Treatment By Dr. Greg Hobelmann, Chief Medical Officer, Ashley Addiction Treatment Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a well-known […]
The Group Therapy Model
What is Group Therapy? Group therapy is a type of psychotherapy (also known as “talk therapy”). It involves one or more licensed mental health professionals leading a small group of […]