If a loved one is struggling with an addiction, it can be tempting to try any and every alternative you can think of. And while it’s important to give your friends and family the support they need, residential treatment centers vs. outpatient care can often lead to overbearing expectations and unrealistic expectations of recovery. Residential…
The U.S. is home to many things, including a disturbing substance abuse problem. To put into context the magnitude of the substance abuse problem in the proverbial land of milk and honey, we need only look at a study published by the Association of American Medical Colleges. According to researchers closely involved in the study,…
Many people struggle with serious substance use disorders involving alcohol or drugs. If you have realized that you are one of them and need help, there are different options available to you. You have no doubt heard of inpatient and outpatient rehab treatment. One of the options you can choose to get help for your…
As much as you want to get sober, you can’t bear to be away from home as you have so many daily obligations to meet. Fortunately for you, you can still get the treatment you need without falling short in other important areas of life by checking in to an outpatient rehab center. If you…
Recent world events have greatly increased stress levels and left many people in severe isolation. If your experience with all this pressures has led to experimentation with addictive substances, you’re not alone. However, it’s possible to get help with your addiction concerns and continue to live your life. A review of how outpatient alcohol treatment…
Navigating early sobriety requires additional support for an alcoholic. If you or someone you know struggles with alcoholism, you’ve probably contemplated rehab. Making the decision to seek treatment is the crucial first step. The next step involves determining whether inpatient or outpatient rehab best suits your needs. Inpatient, also called residential, means you live and…
Maybe it started off as a recreational pastime or something to do with your pals on the weekend. Or, perhaps you were battling depression or some sort of mental anguish and decided to use drugs to numb the pain. Whichever the case, it has become an addiction that is leading your life in the wrong…
When you or someone you love are suffering from addiction, whether to drugs or alcohol or both, it is important to know that help is available. There are a variety of addiction programs accessible to the public in every state, so it’s easy to find the help that you or your loved one needs. While…
Covering the costs of drug rehab can be daunting, to say the least. In fact, the cost is often perceived as the greatest barrier to addiction recovery. Consumers know that quality rehab services can be expensive, and most people expect the majority of these fees will have to be paid out-of-pocket. In reality, cost doesn’t…
Addiction is a chronic, long-term disease. It doesn’t simply go away and it isn’t cured by treatment. However, whether you’ve been abusing drugs or alcohol, completing an outpatient rehab will create a stable foundation for success in addiction recovery. Rehab provides people with an important range of skills and tools that minimize the risk of…