Prevention efforts at colleges and universities play an important role … but support for students in recovery needs to be readily available too.

But care and concern can.

We all create stories to mitigate cognitive dissonance. But being honest with ourselves and others is critical to authenticity. It improves relationships, reduces victimhood, and aids recovery.

Folks seeking help need to feel safe and validated to continue engaging in their treatment journey.

It’s not so simple

As we learn more about the neurobiological nature of addiction, dopamine has emerged as a central character, but its effects can be modulated.

Examining beliefs about addiction and substance use disorder