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Partnership between Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance and Connecticut Addiction Medicine to service vulnerable populations in Connecticut.

Family therapy can be very helpful for people with addiction. It can help them decide to enter or stay in treatment. It can reduce their risk of dropping out of treatment. It also can reduce their continued use of alcohol or drugs, discourage relapse, and promote long-term recovery.

Of the millions of Americans who misuse, or are dependent on alcohol or drugs, most have families. If someone close to you misuses alcohol or drugs, seek help.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides updated information about a variety of addictive substances. In this post, we share facts about cocaine.

Anxiety treatment can help those recovering from addiction to find healthier outlets for their pain. Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at times, but for 19.1% of American adults, the feelings are overwhelming and not able to be managed by regular coping methods, resulting in anxiety disorders. These individuals are often unable to receive the help

Trauma therapy is highly effective in helping individuals with PTSD to live full and happy lives. Contact CT Addiction Medicine to learn more!

Telemedicine, the practice that allows patients to connect with practitioners for online therapy, virtual follow-up appointments, and immediate live advice from a specialist, has long enjoyed a slow but steady rise in availability for Connecticut residents, but the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a necessary expansion that has made its benefits accessible to anyone.