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April 09, 2026

The Addiction Red Flags That Managers Miss Every Day

Addiction rarely looks like what managers expect. Most managers picture the obvious: someone visibly impaired […]

March 27, 2026

Outpatient Rehab in Virginia: How It Works and What to Expect

When you think about rehab, you might picture leaving home, taking time off work, and […]

February 26, 2026

How Long Alcohol Stays in Your System: What to Know

Alcoholism kills over 3 million people per year, making it a severe health problem; whether it’s from drunk driving incidents […]

February 17, 2026

Master Center Announces New Medical Provider Shannon Garrett, FNP-C, CARN-AP

Garrett will serve patients from the Glen Allen office. GLEN ALLEN, VA, FEB. 17, 2026—Master Center for Addiction […]

January 30, 2026

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol & How to Get Help

After a late night out including alcohol, you may wake up the next day feeling nauseous, groggy, or […]

January 26, 2026

Can a Marriage Survive Drug Addiction? A Complete Guide for Couples

When you make your wedding vow to your partner, it’s often said that you’re bonded “in sickness and […]

January 23, 2026

Should You Involve Your Family While in Rehab?

No matter your addiction type or personal history with substances, addiction is a family disease; the actions of the […]

January 23, 2026

The Warning Signs of a Drinking Problem: Symptoms of Alcoholism

It’s not always easy to tell when a person’s alcohol use has crossed the line from […]

January 12, 2026

The 3 Most Common Addictions

We all have a preconceived idea of what an “addiction” is. We think of an […]

January 03, 2026

Alcohol Testing Explained: What Test is Best?

“Driving under the influence” charges, or DUIs, are seen more frequently than we think, often seeing them […]

January 02, 2026

The Effects of Drug Addiction on Family Members & Relationships

When your child, parent, sibling, or other loved one is battling addiction, it doesn’t just affect them; addiction […]

January 02, 2026

What is Vivitrol & How Does it Work? What to Know

Opioid addiction takes the lives of thousands of people each year, with opioid deaths accounting for […]

December 25, 2025

Warning Signs of Heroin Use & Addiction: What to Know

Drug addiction can sneak up on people before they realize it, and this is especially true […]

December 23, 2025

Is Alcohol a Drug? The Most Important Things That You Need to Know

Alcohol is such a commonly accepted substance that many people don’t consider it to be a drug; […]

November 20, 2025

How to Help Someone with a Drug Addiction: 9 Ways to Support Them

When you find out someone you love has a drug addiction or is in rehab, […]

November 19, 2025

How Drug Addiction Affects Relationships & What to Do

When addiction takes control of someone’s life, it can destroy everything, including what matters most: […]

November 18, 2025

5 Dangerous Signs of Benzo Withdrawal & How to Get Help

You may know about opioid addiction and withdrawal, but what do you know about benzodiazepines (or […]

November 14, 2025

How to Notice When Someone is Struggling with Addiction

When your spouse, child, parent, roommate, or someone you care about seems “off” lately, you […]

November 13, 2025

Drug Detox Explained: A 3-Step Process to Getting Clean

When you’re showing signs of drug abuse and addiction, detox is usually the first step […]

October 30, 2025

What is Kratom Addiction? Harmless Buzz or Dangerous Habit

In the past decade, there has been a sharp rise in “safe” drug use and […]

October 20, 2025

Drug Testing Explained: How It Works and What Your Results Mean

Drug tests are a common occurrence and are needed for various reasons; your new employer […]

October 14, 2025

How to Take Suboxone Properly: A Step-By-Step Guide

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has helped thousands of people recover from drug addiction, and one of […]

October 13, 2025

Vivitrol and Narcan: Are They the Same?

Overdose, relapse, and staying clean are some of the biggest concerns people with an addiction […]

September 24, 2025

The Best Rehab for First Timers: What to Know

Battling drug or alcohol addiction can have a major negative impact on your life and […]

September 23, 2025

How to Overcome Addiction: 6 Tips for Recovery Success

Substance abuse affects every aspect of your life, from damaging relationships to harming your physical […]

September 18, 2025

5 Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Over Inpatient Rehab

Coming to terms with the reality of addiction is the first step on the road […]

September 02, 2025

Group and Individual Therapy for Addiction: Which is Better?

Battling addiction requires understanding the “why” behind the addiction, processing uncomfortable emotions, and implementing strategies […]

September 02, 2025

5 Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication isn’t usually thought of when we say, “addiction treatment,” but it’s actually scientifically proven […]

August 29, 2025

Heroin Addiction: What Makes Heroin Dangerous?

Heroin addiction is one of the most, or even the most, dangerous drugs available, with […]

August 22, 2025

Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal: What to Expect when you Detox

You may have heard of “quitting cold turkey” when trying to detox from drugs or […]

August 21, 2025

How to Tell if Someone is Using Drugs: Signs You Need to Know

Addiction is a sensitive subject that’s not often openly talked about, causing many people to […]

July 31, 2025

Suboxone and Methadone Differences: How They Work, Side Effects, & Effectiveness

Opioid addiction affects millions of people, with fatal drug overdose being the leading cause of […]

July 29, 2025

Safe Alcohol Detox at Home

What do you think of when you imagine alcohol or drug detox? Media often makes […]

July 17, 2025

Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: What’s the Difference?

Alcohol abuse and alcoholism in adults is a significant societal issue. Alcohol use is such […]

July 16, 2025

Does Group Therapy for Addiction Work? 5 Clear Benefits

One of the biggest challenges faced when suffering from addiction is feeling like you’re alone […]

July 15, 2025

5 Ways to Help a Family Member Addicted to Drugs

Addiction is a family disease, meaning it affects more than just the person with the […]

July 02, 2025

How to Tell If You’re Addicted to Benzos: Signs, Symptoms, & Effects

As someone prescribed benzodiazepines—or “benzos”—you may not fully understand the effects of the drug or […]

June 10, 2025

Warning Signs of Relapse: How to Spot & What to Do

When suffering from an addiction or caring for someone in recovery, the possibility of relapse […]

May 13, 2025

Holding an Intervention: What You Need to Know

Most of us have an idea of what an “intervention” is; reality TV shows like […]

March 06, 2025

Rocktown Health Center: Serving the Harrisonburg Community

Master Center’s newly relocated Harrisonburg office is now inside the Rocktown Health Center in downtown […]

March 05, 2025

Brixadi: How it Treats Opioid Addiction

The National Library of Medicine reports that medication in addiction treatment is associated with a […]

March 01, 2025

5 Influential Women in Addiction Medicine & Research

The evolution of addiction research is relatively new and an ongoing practice, with thousands of […]

February 13, 2025

8 Truths About Addiction People Don’t Tell You

When you hear the words “rehab” and “addiction,” what do you imagine? Do you think […]

February 04, 2025

Practicing Self-Care in Addiction Support

We constantly hear the word “self-care” in media, but there’s not much surrounding the conversation […]

February 01, 2025

Prominent Black Figures in Addiction Research & Psychology

The field of addiction psychology is relatively new, with addiction first classified as a mental […]

January 31, 2025

Master Center Announces New Medical Provider, Winter McFarland, NP

McFarland will serve patients from the Norfolk and Hampton offices. GLEN ALLEN, VA, FEB. 3, […]

January 30, 2025

Does Insurance Cover Rehab?

Addiction treatment is just like getting treatment for any other chronic illness—cancer, heart disease, diabetes, […]

January 29, 2025

Is Addiction Really a Choice?

When you see your spouse choose the bar over your daughter’s birthday party, or when […]

January 28, 2025

How to Set Boundaries with Someone with an Addiction

“My patients say what got them where they are was that one person that always […]

January 14, 2025

The Reality of Rehab: Treatment is Just the Beginning

Congratulations on getting your loved one into addiction rehab! It takes an immense amount of […]

January 14, 2025

Top Things to Do in Addiction Support

Loving someone with an addiction can feel overwhelming, especially when you can’t exactly “force” them […]

January 07, 2025

Can You Make Someone Start Rehab?

We know that it’s heartbreaking seeing someone you love suffer through addiction, and it can […]

January 07, 2025

Master Center Announces New Medical Provider, Keeley Grimm, DNP, BS, RN

Grimm will work from the Glen Allen office and help staff the new addiction hotline […]

January 03, 2025

Addiction Treatment Pros and Cons

Acknowledging having an addiction (either for yourself or a loved one) is one hurdle, but […]

December 17, 2024

How to Manage the Holidays with an Addiction

Introduction The holidays can be an exciting time for a lot of people. Gift-giving, time […]

November 18, 2024

Master Center Announces New Medical Provider, Alecia Ball, APRN, AGPCNP, PMHNP-BC

Ball will serve patients from the Kilmarnock and Hampton offices. GLEN ALLEN, VA, NOV. 20, […]

November 12, 2024

What is Family Group Therapy?

People on the periphery of addiction often struggle alongside the person at the center of […]

October 31, 2024

DBHDS, MSV Launch Program to Help Physicians Better Assist Adults Dealing with Substance Use Disorders

RICHMOND, VA., OCT. 31, 2024 – The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services […]

October 21, 2024

Master Center Announces New Medical Provider, Brittany Ilagan, MS, A-GNP-C

Ilagan will serve patients from Master Center’s Glen Allen office. GLEN ALLEN, VA, OCT. 24, […]

October 18, 2024

Pros & Cons of Medicine for Alcoholism

Alcoholism, also known as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is a complex brain disease affecting millions […]

October 17, 2024

Greening Out: Is Weed Overdose Real?

Over the past decade, marijuana—commonly known as “weed”—has been legalized in over half of U.S. […]

October 07, 2024

Master Center Receives Grant From Virginia DVS Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services

The new grant will support the veteran community in addiction treatment. GLEN ALLEN, VA, OCT. […]

October 03, 2024

Top Intensive Outpatient Programs: Are All IOPs the Same?

Nowadays, many inpatient and outpatient addiction centers have an intensive outpatient program (IOP) available. As […]

September 23, 2024

Master Center Announces New Medical Provider, Melody Irby, MPA, PA-C

Irby will serve patients in the Greater Richmond area. GLEN ALLEN, VA, SEP. 23, 2024—Master […]

September 19, 2024

Alternatives to Inpatient Rehab for Alcoholism

When you think of “rehab,” you may picture a residential environment where you eat, sleep, […]

August 06, 2024

What is the Cost of Alcohol Rehab?

Rehab is essential for overcoming alcohol addiction and reclaiming a healthy, fulfilling life. Determining the […]

July 10, 2024

Master Center Announces New Addiction Medicine Provider, Loren Lee, NP

Lee will work from the newest Master Center location in Richmond’s Northside. GLEN ALLEN, VA, […]

June 24, 2024

Alcohol Detox 101: What to Know & What to Expect

Getting sober is the first step towards addiction recovery, but it often requires medical assistance […]

June 07, 2024

Alcohol Rehab in Virginia: All Your Options Explained

When it comes to finding the right alcohol rehab in Virginia, it’s essential to understand […]

June 04, 2024

Master Center Opens 10th Location in Richmond’s Northside at Azalea

The new location is the 3rd in the Richmond metro area and will be convenient […]

April 22, 2024

Worried About Your Drinking? 9 Alcoholism Symptoms to Watch For

Opportunities to drink are everywhere, from wine nights with friends to free drink tickets at […]

April 18, 2024

Can You Take Medicine for Alcoholism? The Answer is Yes

“Rehab” and “medication” aren’t typically words we’d associate with each other. When talking about addiction […]

July 18, 2022

Science of Addiction + Breaking the Cycle of Codependency

Our next free Family Education Seminar by Master Center will be hosted on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 […]

January 11, 2022

CEO of Master Center for Addiction Medicine Appointed to PAN Foundation’s Board of Directors

Patient Access Network Foundation has announced the appointment of Anna McKean, our CEO at Master […]

October 04, 2021

Alcohol Detox Does Not Always Need to Happen in A Hospital

By Kevin O’Connor, PA-C, MPH, Master Center for Addiction Medicine -Hampton For the millions of […]

April 10, 2026

Workplace Addiction: What HR Directors Need to Know

There is a difficult truth that every HR professional needs to sit with: addiction is […]

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