Sam didn’t fully commit to treatment until she was 66-years-old, but when she arrived at Nova, she was finally ready. Ultimately, with a willingness to be open to change, she was able to let go of all the grief, guilt, shame, and anger that she had held onto for so many years.
5 Benefits of Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Executives
An outpatient addiction treatment program can provide flexible, discreet, and confidential rehab to help business executives maintain their careers and personal reputations.
Emily’s Story of Addiction Recovery (SOAR)
At Nova, Emily worked closely with the treatment staff and her counselor, who helped her understand her struggle with codependency. In working with treatment professionals, she discovered that her addiction was more complex than she had imagined. For years, she had been trying to use alcohol to deal with clinical issues instead of addressing the root causes of those issues.
Justin’s Story of Addiction Recovery (SOAR)
Justin says the most important thing for him was to remain humble and teachable. Even though he had been sober for years before going to Nova, he went into treatment acting like he knew nothing. He listened, was open to change, and did what he was asked to do, which has all paid off.
How Grief and Substance Abuse Are Connected
As the side effects of the unresolved grief and substance abuse worsen, the issues are compounded, creating significant psychological, spiritual, and physical turmoil. Without treatment and support, it is challenging to work through these complex issues and find hope. If you or a loved one feels stuck in a cycle of grief and substance abuse, there is a way out. Learning more about how substance abuse and grief relate to each other may help you understand why professional treatment is often necessary to heal.
Nick’s Story of Addiction Recovery (SOAR)
Peter spent 12 years sober and has worked in the addiction treatment industry for more than a decade. After relapsing last year, he was able to get back on his feet with the help of the team at Nova. He learned some important lessons in the process and we are so happy to see him healthy and sober again!
What to Expect In Life Skills Therapy
According to a national survey, about 14.1 million adults had alcohol use disorder in 2019.1 Despite how common the disease is and the havoc it wreaks on people’s lives, alcoholism is a treatable disorder. With the right kind of support and treatment, people of all backgrounds recover from alcohol use disorder.
Peter’s Story of Addiction Recovery (SOAR)
Peter spent 12 years sober and has worked in the addiction treatment industry for more than a decade. After relapsing last year, he was able to get back on his feet with the help of the team at Nova. He learned some important lessons in the process and we are so happy to see him healthy and sober again!
Kurt’s Story of Addiction Recovery (SOAR)
Kurt never drank in the morning. Instead, he would wake up, go to work, suffer through his day, and then re-medicate with alcohol in the evening to feel better. Unlike earlier in his life, Kurt found that he enjoyed hard liquor much more than he used to because it was easier to find his “happy place,” that sweet spot where he didn’t have to face the stress of life. Years went by and gradually, Kurt became what he always said he wouldn’t be.
Daphne Jay’s Story of Addiction Recovery (SOAR)
Daphne spent years trying to hide her alcohol addiction from family and friends. Now, she doesn’t have to wonder what she did or said the night before. She doesn’t have to wake up with a headache, needing a drink just to get rid of it. Now, Daphne lives a full and purposeful life as a wife, mom, sober coach, sober companion/escort, and a relapse prevention professional.