5 Facts About Addiction and the Brain
Reviewed by Jon Siebert, M.D.Last reviewed: April 2026 If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, one of the most powerful things you can learn is that…
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The Dangerous Effects of Kratom: What You Need to Know
Written by Angi Allphin, LPC, NCCLast reviewed: March 2026 In recent years, kratom has gained popularity as an herbal remedy for pain, anxiety, and even opioid withdrawal. Marketed as a…
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Kratom: What Patients and Families Need to Know
Written by Angi Allphin, LPC, NCCLast reviewed: March 2026 You may have heard of kratom being sold in stores or online as a “natural” way to help with pain, anxiety,…
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Five Barriers Women Face in Addiction Recovery
Clinically reviewed by Amber Ellis, MA, LAC – Clinical Program Director | Valley Hope of New DirectionsLast reviewed: March 2026 While addiction affects people from every background, women often face…
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Women and Addiction: The Silent Struggle
Clinically reviewed by Amber Ellis, MA, LAC – Clinical Program Director | Valley Hope of New DirectionsLast reviewed: March 2026 For women, addiction often presents in ways that are less…
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Valley Hope Awarded Significant Federal Funding to Advance Addiction Treatment Expansion Project
ATCHISON, Kan. — [February 12, 2026] – Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery announced today that it has received federal funding recently approved by Congress, supporting the expansion of its…
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How Addiction Feeds on Isolation
Addiction rarely develops in isolation, but it often thrives there. When people feel disconnected from others, from purpose, or from support, substance use can quietly shift from coping mechanism to…
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Valley Hope Receives 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®
[January 28, 2026] — Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery today announced that it has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey,…
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Valley Hope CEO Named to Board of National Association of Addiction Treatment Professionals
DENVER — [Jan. 7, 2026] – The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) has named Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery President and CEO Dr. Patrick Hall to its National…
