There are a lot of things to think about as you enter addiction recovery. You may be thinking about your health and getting back to work. You may be wondering about those relationships that you did not leave on good terms. Now that you are thinking clearly, you may recognize your need for a bit…
When society views drug addiction as a disease and disorder rather than a crime, people struggling with addiction are more likely to seek the help they need. Unfortunately, most states have laws on the books that make drug use and possession a crime, and people fear stepping forward for help because they may face criminal…
Few people are equipped to deal with a loved one with an addiction. Inevitably, when someone in the family has an addiction, others in the house may either withdraw or become combative. It’s easy to see why addiction can cause frustration, hurt feelings, and mistrust in the home. However, if you are going to help…
Addiction treatment is typically divided into three stages: detox, rehab, and aftercare. These stages fit into two main types of programs: outpatient treatment and residential treatment. The categories can be subdivided into further categories. Why so many choices for addiction treatment? Because your addiction story is unique and should be handled at the right level.…
The costs of drunk driving reach far beyond the financial toll of a DUI or a lawsuit. Both the person who committed the act and everyone affected by it, directly or indirectly, pay a high price that has a lasting impact. In every case of driving drunk when someone is injured or killed, everyone is…
Once you complete your rehab, you will need as much support as possible to transition back into daily life and sustain your recovery without relapse. While there are many aftercare options such as sober living homes, continued therapy, or an alumni program, one of the most effective forms of guidance that you can get is…
Now that you have committed to going to an addiction treatment center, it is time to prepare for detox and rehab. You want to make your stay as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. Preparing for rehab essentially involves deciding what you will take and what you need to expect when you arrive. Preparing in advance…
When you are in pain, reaching for painkillers may seem like a natural response; at least, that might be what your doctor says. However, the dangers of painkillers are both evident and hidden. Regardless of how dangerous opioids are, the common perception of the drugs is that they are not only harmless but helpful. As…
Rehabilitating from drug or alcohol abuse is a process that can seem intimidating. It takes you through many different phases as you seek to step down from your addiction. Each phase of treatment is important, but some of the most important progress happens in talk therapy. Talk therapy impacts recovery by giving you a forum…
Thanksgiving Day is a time for family and football, mashed potatoes, and turkey. And, yes, for some people, it’s also a time of drinking. For someone who is in recovery, that’s a big problem. You want to have a sober Thanksgiving, but the pressures to give in and return to your old ways of substance…