Addiction Treatment
New CDC Findings: Drug Overdose Deaths Rise, Racial and Ethnic Disparities Widen
In just one year, death rates increased 44% for Black individuals, and 39% for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals.
Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What’s Going On
About half of people who suffer from one type of disorder will experience the other, and vice versa. Learn about co-occurring disorders.
Quick Facts: What To Expect From Each Level of Addiction Treatment
Understand what's right for you or a loved one! There are a few basic types of care for substance use disorder: outpatient, residential, inpatient and more.
A Quick Guide to Substance Use Treatment
Addiction can be incredibly difficult to escape, but this Psych Hub video provides a handy, accessible overview of the many options for getting help for yourself or a loved one.
What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like?
"Every cell in my body hurt" — that's how one person describes opioid withdrawal. But effective treatments are available. Learn more from this Psych Hub video.
What Are Opioids?
Oxycodone, fentanyl, heroin — some of these extremely powerful drugs are prescribed to treat pain, but all can be highly addictive. Learn more from this Psych Hub video.
Need Help Now? Helpful Hotlines To Keep Handy
Finding help at the right time can make the difference. Here are some addiction and mental health hotlines that can provide help for you or your loved one.
Answers to Common Questions About Drugs, Addiction and Where to Get Help
Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, explains the basics of addiction and where to get help, in this video.
For Those Who Have Both Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction Issues
It’s not talked about enough: Alcohol addiction and mental health issues present a dual threat, each aggravating the other. But help exists and recovery is possible
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
The coexistence of mental health and substance use disorders is called co-occurring disorders. What are they?
Caring for People Who Use Drugs
In this video, people who use drugs, people in recovery, and harm reduction professionals impart advice to health professionals caring for people who use drugs.
Understanding Treatment Options
Deciding to find treatment is the first step to recovery from addiction — and a happy, healthy future! Read this guide to detox, inpatient and outpatient programs to get started.