Making the decision to seek treatment for an addiction is the first and most significant step on your path to recovery. Before leaving to travel to the rehab center, it’s important to prepare your house for your absence. Most of these preparations help you to feel at ease about what you leave behind while in…
Those who decide to get treatment for drug or alcohol abuse often do not arrive at the decision easily. They may require the help of family or friends who stage an intervention. Job loss and incarceration are other triggers that prompt people who struggle with alcohol or drugs to begin to seek recovery. Some recovering…
There are millions of women and men who have found themselves caught up in the, seemingly, never-ending cycle of alcohol and drug addiction. It may start small- a drink or two after work, a few pain pills to ease an old back injury, or a line to make a night with friends even better. The…
When you are ready to get treatment for a substance use disorder, you want to pick the best treatment program for your needs. A men’s rehab program may provide the optimal recovery experience for many men since gender-specific treatment offers benefits not afforded in a mixed-gender program. If you are ready for lifelong recovery, find…