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For many people, addiction is something they try to hide but often fail in their attempts to do so. There are many tell-tale signs of… Read More »Substance Addiction in the Elderly: An Unseen Problem

Thanks to the pandemic, all of us to some extent are suffering the effects of trauma. Our tolerance of new stress is very low, and… Read More »Why Today’s Workplace Needs Trauma-Informed Leadership

First responders are a fascinating population to treat. As a rule, they are interesting, funny, deeply compassionate, and loyal to colleagues, friends, and family, but… Read More »Treating First Responders with Addiction

Encore Outpatient Services provides outpatient addiction treatment in Virginia. Part of our mission of treating addiction is also to discuss important topics and trends related… Read More »On Music Festival Drug and Alcohol Use

First responders do hard, dangerous work and operate within a culture that is proud of its ability to do that work day after day with… Read More »How First Responder Culture Contributes to Substance Use Disorder

Addiction is a chronic illness that a person can learn to manage—typically with the help of a structured addiction treatment program. Those who have completed… Read More »Should You Attend an Addiction Aftercare Program?

Is marijuana a new wellness drug? Legislation and news headlines seem to say yes. In 38 states and Washington D.C., cannabis is legal for medical… Read More »A Necessary Conversation About Marijuana

For those who do not know, May is mental health awareness month. As the last day of mental health awareness month, Encore Outpatient Services would… Read More »Mental Health Awareness: 5 Subtle Signs of Depression

Understanding of addiction treatment has undergone many evolutions since the beginning of structured treatment. How do we know what level of treatment a patient requires—as… Read More »What is the Continuum of Care in Addiction Treatment?