Substance use disorders don’t just affect the person struggling– they cast a long shadow, creating ripple effects within families, friendships, workplaces, and communities. Understanding the widespread impact underscores the importance of seeking treatment and accessing support.
Acknowledging that there’s a problem with substance use and that you need professional help is a profound act of courage and a vital first step toward healing. The sooner you seek treatment, the better the chances of a successful and long-lasting recovery.
A Substance Use Disorder is seldom the result of to a single factor. It’s typically the result of a complex interaction between biological, environmental, and psychological influences. Understanding this interplay can help reduce blame and guide prevention and treatment.
Substance use disorders manifest in a variety of ways and can change throughout the course of the illness. Not everyone will experience every symptom, and recognizing even subtle changes from a person’s baseline behavior is vital. It’s important to remember that people with SUDs often go to great lengths to hide their substance use, so vigilance is necessary.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD), often referred to as addiction, is a complex medical condition. People with SUDs continue to use alcohol, drugs, or other substances even when that use causes significant problems in their lives. SUDs affect a person’s brain and behavior, making it extremely difficult to stop using, even with a strong desire to do so.
Dr. Vernig provided substance use disorder treatment industry insights alongside Dr. Suzette Glasner, Chief Scientific Officer at Pelago and Rose Bromka, COO at Boulder Care in this panel at Behavioral Health Business’ Autism and Addiction Treatment Forum.
Dr. Vernig was interviewed by Morgan Gonzales from Addiction Treatment Business, where he discussed how Recovery Centers of America had positioned themselves for growth with quality programs and strong fundamentals.
Dr. Vernig presented to an audience of hundred of HR leaders for Acrisure’s HR Leaders Compliance Summit, discussing how employers can respond to employees whom they suspect are impacted by drugs or alcohol use.
On the final episode of the Recovery360 podcast RCA’s Jaye Rodenbush and Bob Whedbee join us to talk about early recovery and how individuals living with Substance Use Disorder can set themselves up for success in the long term.
Dr. Vernig appeared opposite musician, actor, and restaurateur Tony Luke Jr. and Loraine Ballard Morrill from iHeart Media on the Recovery360 podcast. The hosts welcomed a wide range of guests to discuss issues related to substance use disorder, treatment, and recovery.
