Substance Abuse and Addiction

What is it?

Addiction is a brain disease that gives sufferers a compulsive inability to stop using an addictive substance, despite negative consequences. The American Psychiatric Association now defines addiction as the most severe form of a substance use disorder (SUD).

3 Reasons Why it Matters

  1. SUD matters because of the profound negative consequences it causes to a person’s physical and mental health.
  2. This disorder disrupts relationships: both personal and professional.
  3. Addiction can have a devastating impact on finances, due to loss of work, health issues, and sometimes, legal costs.

Therapists

These are our therapists who are experienced in working with Substance Abuse and Addiction.

Resources