Based on the way this movie opens, you wouldn’t expect to be watching a movie about heroin addiction, but what you get is something much different. As the story begins to unfold, you realize that Katie (Abbi Jacobson), is a witty control freak who leads a successful,...
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What is the Best Way to Get Sober?
Table of contentsTypes of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment ProgramsAlternative Forms of Addiction TreatmentTips for Staying Sober After RehabStart Your Recovery Journey Today If you’re open to it, you may want to explore other treatment options outside of your...
Choosing Life
Matt A. spend his childhood in Plano, Texas with his two parents, an older sister, and a dog. Overall, things were nice. Although life was pretty uneventful on Matt’s end of the culdesac, his mom struggled with alcoholism and mental illness. His parents fought a lot,...
Top 5 Risks of DIY Drug Rehab
Table of contentsTop 5 Risks of DIY Drug Rehab1. Severe or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms2. Lack of support in the early stages of recovery3. Exposure to triggers at home4. Lack of comprehensive care5. Fewer opportunities for sober social connectionLearn More...
10 Key Questions to Ask a Potential Drug Rehab Center
Asking questions is an essential part of finding the right drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one. If you’ve never had to search for an addiction treatment provider, this obstacle can seem scary and overwhelming. How do you know who you can trust? How can you...
Sober at 20
Gabe grew up in McKinney, Texas and was raised in a very conservative home. He was homeschooled up until high school and always felt like he was at odds with the beliefs and ideas he was taught at home. He and his mother also had a strained relationship and he...
Why Detox? The Importance of Medical Detox in Recovery
When you make the choice to stop using drugs or alcohol, a complete detox is the first step toward recovery. The extensive physical and mental effects of addiction require time and care to overcome, and without an initial detox, you won’t be able to move beyond your...
Why Residential Treatment is Recommended After Detox
After detox1, all the toxic substances are out of your system, hopefully for good. Many people mistakenly believe that detox is the end of the story, that they’ll be able to resume a normal, everyday life just because they’re now clean and sober. Despite sound reasons...
90 Day Alcohol Treatment Programs
A 90 day alcohol treatment program may be most effective choice when you're struggling with an alcohol use disorder, but how long should your stay in treatment last?. That answer can vary per person, from 30, 60 to 90 days in an inpatient facility that provides a high...