AKUA Mind and Body is a premier substance abuse residential treatment center for women, dedicated to providing the highest level of care for those struggling with addiction. Our comprehensive programs ...

We are an "Essential Service." Thankfully, we are FULLY open & operating during this crisis. As always, we are available to help 24/7. Detoxification is the process of eliminating harmful substances ...

When we think of addiction, images of alcohol, nicotine, or narcotics usually spring to mind. But ‘addictive behaviour’ is much more pervasive, subtle, and socially acceptable than we realise. It ...

Why do so many people struggle to stop drinking, quit smoking, or resist endless scrolling on their phones? Addiction touches millions of lives, yet it's often misunderstood as a personal weakness or ...

Physician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction. Physician Carl Erik Fisher discusses the past, present, and future of addiction. The Open Mind is available to stream ...

The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Dependence occurs when the body physically relies on a drug. Addiction involves changes in behavior. A person with an ...