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…
If you are looking to enroll in a substance abuse treatment program for the first time, you may be wondering, “Should I go to an inpatient or outpatient rehab facility?” Both program structures offer advantages and disadvantages. Nevertheless, the answer depends on several factors that are unique to each individual. Both inpatient and outpatient rehab…
It doesn’t matter how far addiction has taken you or how many times you have relapsed in the past. You can turn your life around for the better, and there are plenty of professionals ready to help you make it to the other side, no matter how challenging your circumstances are currently. Your chances of…
There are thousands of men and women who are currently caught up in the cycle of addiction. What is this cycle? It starts with the use of alcohol, drugs, or both. It can start with a simple bottle of pain pills prescribed by your doctor for an injury, or it can begin because you just…
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,…
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…
For some struggling with addiction, the pain of detox is only one hurdle. Many in need of rehab have work and family commitments that make in-patient rehab impossible. For those with small children, professional commitments or other family burdens, outpatient rehab may be the better choice. Why Is outpatient alcohol rehab the choice for me?…
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…
Insurance coverage is challenging, especially when it comes to rehab. Many people are unsure if their insurance plans cover outpatient rehab. The good news is that most plans do cover some form of outpatient rehab. It’s a good idea to carefully read through your policy and understand exactly what is covered and what isn’t covered.…
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…