The brain has many regions that are interconnected with one another, forming dynamic networks that are responsible for specific functions. Drugs can alter important brain areas that are necessary for ...

Dr. Glowiak has a PhD in counselor education and supervision and has served those struggling with addiction while continuing to spread awareness on the topic to students, clinicians, instructors, and ...

Quyen Ngo, PhD leads research activities at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation as the executive director of the Butler Center for Research. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology and women's ...

Heroin addiction stories have many different beginnings. They can begin with an opioid prescription for simple pain management. Or they could start with a misbegotten attempt at entertainment in small ...

Ready to start your journey at the Grad School? Here are the application deadlines and our contact information, should you have any questions during the process. Thank you for your interest in ...

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School’s Master of Arts in Counseling (MA) is a CACREP-accredited online substance use counseling master’s program designed for: Students entering the addiction counseling ...

Substance use among older adults is a growing public health concern, often overlooked due to age-related stigma and misdiagnosis. As more seniors face challenges like chronic pain, isolation and ...

The graduate student experience isn’t summarized with a course listing. It’s defined by its faculty, and it’s elevated by students who aspire to do and be more. Want to learn how? Attend an open house ...

What does the application process involve? Read this article about our admissions requirements. You’ll find important information about your personal statement, references, background checks and ...

It is believed 16 is the pivotal year for adolescents, who face increasing peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol.

Whether you're beginning to question your relationship with substances, supporting someone you care about, or exploring what recovery might look like, the phrase "one day at a time" can offer a ...

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