The journey from addiction to sobriety is a complex one, with many different winding roads, hills, and valleys, and maybe even a few U-turns along the way too. Giving up drugs and alcohol is a life-changing decision that requires commitment and hard work, and for many, getting started is the hardest part. Perhaps you’ve been […]
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Your Ultimate Guide to a Fun Sober Summer
Summertime is filled with warm days and outdoor events. There are parties, family gatherings, barbecue outings and concerts, and most of these get-togethers offer alcohol. If this is your first sober summer, it’s important to know that it will be different than past summers, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less eventful or […]
Alternative Therapies for Addiction & How They Can Help
Drug or alcohol addiction is a disease that changes the way your brain functions over time, causing intense cravings for drugs or alcohol that only more of that substance can seem to satisfy. Alteration of the brain’s chemistry may be one of the first physical changes that result from addiction, but it is usually not […]
Should I Travel to a Texas Rehab Center for Treatment?
Making the decision to enroll in drug and alcohol rehab is a very important decision, but choosing a location is another important factor you’ll need to consider. With drug rehab centers all across the country, it can be difficult to decide where you want to attend rehab and the thought of enrolling in a program […]
Benefits of Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Family dynamics have changed drastically over the last several decades, impacting the way we view life as well as the behaviors and roles we take on. The modern family unit may include single-parent families, unmarried cohabiting couples and children, increased divorce rates, gay and lesbian marriages, in addition to shared childcare, household and employment duties.
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: An In-Depth Comparison
Inpatient residential rehab and outpatient rehab are two popular options for addiction treatment, but which one is right for you? Making an accurate comparison and choosing the best rehab facility for yourself or for a loved one is a difficult process. With more than 14,500 specialized drug treatment centers in the U.S. that offer counseling, behavioral therapy, case management, and other types of substance use disorder services, it can be tempting to randomly pick the first drug treatment center you come across.
How to Get Sober Without Rehab
Updated on July 8th, 2020 Many addicted people are searching for an easy solution and a quick way to get sober. There are plenty of at-home and online programs that offer “How to Get Sober” guides, but are they really effective for long-term sobriety? If getting sober without rehab is your intention, there’s nothing that […]
6 Things You Should Know Before Going to Inpatient Drug Rehab
Going to inpatient drug rehab is a big step in the recovery process. And it’s one that will likely change your life forever. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most people who enroll in treatment and stay in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity and improve their occupational, social, and psychological […]
Completing 90-Day Rehab Is the Beginning, Not the End
Updated on February 10th, 2021 Completing a 90-day rehab program is a very important step in the recovery process and your journey to lasting sobriety. However, it doesn’t mean you’re automatically “cured” of your addiction and you can return to your old ways of living without any consequences.
How to Write an Intervention Letter for Your Loved One
An addiction intervention is a planned, face-to-face meeting with a loved one who is struggling with substance abuse and is in need of addiction treatment.1 In most cases, if an intervention is necessary, the individual is either in denial about their addiction or has been unresponsive to loved ones’ previous attempts to get them into […]