An AUD, or alcohol use disorder, is a term defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to describe a person struggling with alcohol addiction. Aside from AUD, you may have heard many terms to describe an unhealthy relationship with alcohol: alcoholism, alcohol abuse, … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Use Disorder (AUD) vs. Alcoholism
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Poverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
The poorest citizens in our country, often living in impoverished communities, are plagued by mental illnesses including substance abuse. We often see this as a problem that begins with an addiction that ruins a person's finances and leads to poor mental health. However, living in an … [Read more...] aboutPoverty, PTSD, and Addiction: A Cycle of Defeat
What is SAIOP?
SAIOPs, or Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs, can be a powerful tool in a substance abuse counselor’s toolkit. Unfortunately, though, some misconceptions frequently held by potential clients about outpatient options can make the process of deciding on a program difficult. Beyond that, … [Read more...] aboutWhat is SAIOP?
4 Questions For Anyone With A DWI Arrest in North Carolina
Recently Attorney Bill Powers, Managing Partner of Powers McCartan, pllc and Mike Daisley, owner of the Daisley Law Firm, discussed the nuances of the North Carolina DWI law including the difference between equity of the law versus guilt or innocence. The two attorneys remind us that navigating DWI … [Read more...] about4 Questions For Anyone With A DWI Arrest in North Carolina
