Rebecca Pirillo

Addiction Treatment: Brainspotting vs. EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique used to treat trauma. EMDR was invented in the ‘80s by Francine Shapiro. On the other…

How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Your System? 

The duration cocaine remains in your system depends on your frequency of use, dosage, and other factors. Cocaine has a shorter half-time than most drugs,…

How to Do an Intervention for a Family Member 

When a family member is battling an addiction problem and you do not know what to do, an intervention might be the best approach. Intervention…

Can I Alcohol Detox at Home? 

The first step in addressing alcohol use disorder is typically detox. The process helps your body adjust to no longer having alcohol in your system.…

How to Support Someone in Recovery

Addiction is a chronic disease like high blood pressure and hypertension. Treating substance use disorders (SUD) requires tackling deep-seated behaviors to overcome the addiction. This…

Bipolar Disorder and Alcoholism: Treating Both for Recovery

Bipolar disorder and alcohol use can go hand-in-hand, as addiction and mental health disorders are often linked. People struggling with mental health disorders may use…