Why is Heroin so Addictive?
July 16, 2021
What is Heroin? Heroin is a naturally-occurring opiate that is derived from the opium poppy, which is a flower that grows in South America, Asia, and
Robert Castan
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Robert Castan is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at SpringBoard Recovery. Robert started his professional career as a house manager and has become an industry leader and trusted voice in the treatment world. He brings extensive knowledge of organizational growth, industry-leading outcomes, and comprehensive marketing to SpringBoard Recovery.
Robert has been walking his own path of recovery for over 10 years. This path has truly driven his ambition to help make treatment available to others who are struggling with addiction. Robert finds great joy in traveling and keeping physically active, with an emphasis on biking. Robert resides in Arizona with his husband and two four-legged children.
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Dire Mental Health: A Catalyst for Post-Pandemic Drug Addiction
The Benefits of Rehab Center Staff Working Their Own Recovery
Opinion: The Opioid Crisis + COVID-19 = The Perfect Storm
Robert Castan on Successful Addiction Treatment and Entrepreneurship
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Opioids & COVID Driving Phoenix’s Rising Fatal Drug Overdoses
Opinion: The Opioid Crisis + COVID-19 = The Perfect Storm
Successful Addiction Treatment Programs & Entrepreneurship
Millennials and the Opioid Crisis
March 30, 2021
How the Opioid Crisis Is Devastating Millennials Opioid use has been steadily on the rise since the explosion of prescription drug prescriptions in the 1990s.
Abstinence-Based Addiction Recovery
January 20, 2021
Alcoholics Anonymous, other 12-Step programs, and similar mutual-help programs have long existed on the periphery of professional addiction treatment and recovery, providing popular local and
An Interview with Michael Dixon, Primary Therapist
December 8, 2020
At SpringBoard, we pride ourselves in having a team that is truly passionate about helping others. In addition to the academic training needed to succeed
Changing Our Attitudes About Addiction
December 4, 2020
Changing Our Attitudes About Substance Misuse and Addiction When people hear of others having a substance abuse problem, they may think that if they really
The Cycle of Addiction and Relapse: And How To Stop It
December 2, 2020
The Cycle of Addiction & Relapse and How To Stop It Not all individuals who use prescription medications, drink alcohol, or partake in drug use
Women & Binge Drinking: Our Comprehensive Guide
November 19, 2020
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), to give it its medical title, is defined as “a chronic, relapsing brain disorder.” Just like other chronic diseases,
Getting Over the Hump and Making the Decision to Get Help for Addiction
October 31, 2020
Many people spend years in denial, while others never truly come to terms with the fact they have an addiction. By understanding you or a
Generic Names of Opioids That You Might Have a Prescription For
October 23, 2020
The criminal extent to which vast numbers of opioid painkiller prescriptions were freely misbranded by the profiteering pharmaceutical industry, then just as freely written and
Risks of Mixing Opiates and Alcohol
September 4, 2020
Risks of Mixing Opiates and Alcohol Opiates and alcohol. It may seem obvious mixing the two is a recipe for severe, irreversible consequences. Independently, each
