As addiction science continues to advance, many people wonder about the effectiveness of 12-Step programs and how they impact an individual’s recovery from substance abuse or process disorders. The most famous 12-Step program is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), established in 1935, designed to foster “an international fellowship of men and women who have a drinking problem.”...Read More

Treatment is considered anything related to how someone deals with something.  Treatment can include physical treatment, which involves seeing a doctor or other medical professional.  Physical treatment involves getting prescription medication for symptom relief or having a procedure done to relieve pain or a dysfunctional body part.  Psychological treatment includes seeing a mental health professional...Read More