by Stephen Luther | May 7, 2026 | Recovery Programs Treatments
What Are the Different Types of Substance Use Disorders? The main types of substance use disorders recognized in the DSM-5 are: TypePrimary Substance(s)Alcohol Use DisorderBeer, wine, liquorOpioid Use DisorderHeroin, prescription pain relievers, fentanylStimulant Use...
by Stephen Luther | May 4, 2026 | Recovery Programs Treatments
What Are IOP Program Requirements? A Clear Starting Point IOP program requirements are the clinical and logistical criteria a person must meet to enter and successfully participate in an Intensive Outpatient Program — a structured level of care that sits between...
by Stephen Luther | Apr 30, 2026 | Recovery Programs Treatments
Understanding the Different Types of Substance Abuse Disorder To understand the various types of substance abuse disorder, we must first look at how they affect the human brain. Most substances that lead to a disorder work by directly activating the brain’s reward...
by Stephen Luther | Apr 29, 2026 | Recovery Programs Treatments
Is Your Habit Actually an Addiction? Non-Substance Addiction Examples Explained Non-substance addiction examples include a wide range of compulsive behaviors that can take over a person’s life — no drugs or alcohol required. These are called behavioral...
by Stephen Luther | Apr 22, 2026 | Recovery Programs Treatments
What Are the 11 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder? The 11 criteria for substance use disorder are the diagnostic benchmarks used by clinicians to identify whether a person’s relationship with a substance has crossed into a clinical disorder — and how serious...
by Stephen Luther | Nov 5, 2024 | Recovery Programs Treatments
Choosing the Best Path for Your Recovery It’s crucial to have the right information when selecting a treatment program for long-term success. It can be hard to decide whether you want Outpatient Addiction Treatment or Inpatient Treatment. The treatment options...
