Conquering a substance use disorder (SUD) begins with a commitment to sobriety and active engagement in a comprehensive treatment program. Treatment also lays the foundation for carving out a new healthy lifestyle that helps reinforce recovery. While in treatment, you will learn about the role that nutrition plays in restoring brain health and overall wellness. […]
Research Outcomes for Ashley Addiction Treatment
There is nothing like pure data to paint a realistic picture about the efficacy of an addiction treatment program. At Ashley Addiction Treatment, established in 1983 and headquartered in Havre de Grace, Maryland, we continually gather and evaluate data to improve patient outcomes and adjust our approach to treatment. Collecting and analyzing the input of […]
What is Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)?
Making significant changes in your life, such as abstaining from a substance, takes courage and commitment. When someone enters treatment, they may still have some lingering doubts about living a life of sobriety. When this is the case, motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is an effective intervention. MET can help you address your ambivalence about treatment […]
What are Synthetic Opioids?
While substances that reduce or eliminate pain have medicinal value, they are often habit-forming and prone to abuse. This is the case for synthetic opioids, a category of drug which uses wholly or partially synthetic compounds to mimic the painkilling effects produced by organic derivatives of the opium poppy from Southeast Asia. Common synthetic opioids […]
Step Nine in Alcoholics Anonymous
Step Nine: “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” Step 9 of A.A. is a biggie. It is the culmination of all the previous steps, which have guided us through the process of admitting our character defects and taking responsibility for changing them. In […]
ADHD vs. ADD – What’s the Difference?
For several years, ADD, or attention deficit disorder, was a diagnosis applied to children or adults with difficulty paying attention, sitting still, or following through on tasks. However, the term ADD is no longer in use, as it has been replaced by ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Individuals with symptoms of ADHD, but without […]