After completing a drug and alcohol rehab program, your recovery journey is far from over. In fact, you’ve just begun! Although some individuals choose not to move forward with any formal treatment options after drug rehab, you are much more likely to achieve lifelong success in your sobriety if you continue with a long-term treatment […]
Is Inpatient or Outpatient Rehab Right for You?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.7″] Just as each individual experiences addiction differently, treatment should also vary based on the unique circumstances and needs of each person. Outpatient rehab and inpatient rehab both offer some great advantages for individuals who are seeking to reclaim their lives from addiction […]
5 Powerful Ways Stigma Contributes to Substance Abuse
Last month, students at the University of Houston declared a mental health crisis after a recent suicide and a dramatic increase in counseling appointments brought attention to the mental health issues of students on campus.1
Everything You Need to Know About FMLA
Everything You Need to Know About FMLA There are many factors that keep people from getting the substance abuse treatment that they need. For some, it may be a lack of childcare that poses a problem. For others, it may be a fear of judgment or rejection by their family. For many, the decision to […]
5 Reasons Why Spending Holidays in Rehab is Right
Spending the holidays in rehab away from your family may sound extremely unappealing—and understandably so. For many people, the holidays are spent in a group environment, celebrating with special activities, parties, and games. There are always plenty of food, drinks, and fun to be had, and it’s a great time to catch up with family […]
Texas Law May Provide Drug Rehab Instead of Jail Time
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Sandra Bland Act into law back in June and it went into effect on September 1, 2017. The law requires jailers to make an immediate determination on the mental health status of an inmate, and divert those who have a mental illness or substance abuse problem to a treatment […]
America’s Increase in Hepatitis C Linked to Opioid Crisis
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the number of Hepatitis C cases skyrocketed over a five-year period to an estimated 34,000 new hepatitis C cases in 2015, nearly tripling the number in 2010.1
The Importance of an Addiction Recovery Community
Positive social interaction is instrumental in maintaining abstinence from alcohol and drugs. In isolation, individuals are more susceptible to relapse, may experience worsened symptoms of depression, and are much more likely to quit rehab early. While there are many challenges associated with rebuilding your social life during and after treatment at a rehab center, it’s well worth the effort to do so.
Why Gender-Specific Treatment Works
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, women are just as likely as men to become addicted (and vice versa) but that doesn’t mean they experience addiction in the same way. Men and women use drugs differently, have unique responses to them and face different obstacles while in treatment.
Are You Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction?
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, everyone in the family suffers as well. There’s no escaping the effects of addiction, yet too many family members engage in behavior that allows the addict to avoid facing the consequences for his or her actions.