Party Planning Tips for an Alcohol-free Environment
You may not realize how often parties revolve around alcohol until you become sober. Whether hosting a birthday party, 4th of July bash, or one of many holiday parties that fall between November and December, it can seem challenging to host an alcohol-free party. But being sober doesn’t have to be boring. Below are some […]
Why Does Drug and Alcohol Abuse Spike During the Holidays?
December is considered one the deadliest months of the year as drunk driving accidents increase. It is also a time when stress and anxiety can increase the rate of depression and drug abuse. Often during this time of year, addicted individuals may ignore their drug or alcohol abuse to not miss out on family gatherings, […]
Getting Help to Pay for Addiction Treatment
If you’re struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, you’re not alone. Over 23 million American adults have a substance use disorder that requires treatment. Unfortunately, only about 11 percent of these individuals end up getting the treatment they need.1 One factor that might prevent people from seeking treatment is the cost of rehab, but […]
Gender-Specific Rehab: What to Expect
Addiction can cause various adverse effects in an individual’s life, impacting work, family life, and social interactions. Professional treatment is necessary to explore issues that underlie the need to abuse substances. Gender-specific rehab offers exceptional care for addicted individuals’ issues in their personal and professional lives. Why Gender-Specific Treatment Programs Were Developed Specialists in addiction […]
Family Support During Recovery
Addiction does not just affect the person who is in recovery. This affliction can be thought of as a family disease because it directly impacts everyone in the patient’s inner circle. This is just one of the many reasons family support during recovery is essential for everyone involved. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental […]
Group Therapy for Addiction Treatment
Talk therapy is an essential component of any high-quality addiction treatment program, and it’s proven to be a highly effective technique. Whether you opt for inpatient or outpatient treatment, your program will likely contain some form of group therapy. Support groups are crucial in many people’s aftercare plans even after treatment ends. In this article, […]
What to Expect During Residential Treatment
Addiction is a complex brain disease requiring intensive professional treatment to undo the physical, psychological, and social effects. Patients suffering from substance abuse can choose from various treatment options. Still, residential therapy over an extended period is needed for some individuals to provide long-term recovery. Residential treatment is composed of several therapy options in a […]
Medical Detox for Women: What to Expect
Addiction causes profound physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that can destroy an individual’s life. Professional treatment is almost always needed to return people to a healthy life. The first step in a treatment program is detoxification, but withdrawal symptoms can be very unpleasant. Some people experience such intense discomfort that they cannot achieve total detoxification, […]
Does My Daughter Need an Intervention?
Addiction can produce profound changes in appearance and behavior in an individual. Families of women who are addicted may feel that they no longer know or understand the person to whom they were once so close. There may be frustration about getting them to stop their substance abuse and fears about how it will end. […]
Social Media and Mental Health
In the past ten years, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and LinkedIn have profoundly changed the way we interact and communicate with others. Facebook alone has over a billion active users, and the number of people using it is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. The widespread use of social media […]