Rehab Blog
Every rehab program shares the goal of helping people recover from addiction. But not all rehab programs offer the same services and resources. One key consideration in selecting the best rehab program for you is whether or not they provide[...]
Emotional and psychological trauma can be caused in various ways, and trauma can impact people far after trauma occurs. It can result from a one-time event like an accident or due to ongoing, overwhelming stress. A clear example in that[...]
National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month is observed every year in September. The nation has observed this month for the past thirty years. Its purpose is twofold: to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery and educate the general[...]
A Sober living community is a group home designed to provide a safe, supportive place for people recovering from addiction. They are less restrictive than rehab centers and often function as a critical element of someone’s aftercare plan. Life after[...]
A process addiction, also known as a behavioral addiction, is defined as a compulsion to engage consistently in an activity despite the negative consequences related to that behavior. The critical difference between process addiction and other types of addiction is[...]
Addiction can feel overwhelming. Maybe sober recovery sounds impossible to you. You may at times even question whether getting sober is worth the effort. But no matter where you are in life or whether you've experienced relapse, achieving sobriety is[...]
It is tempting to think of addiction as something that only affects individuals, but substance use disorders have a wide-ranging impact. This is especially true when someone with an addiction has children in their care. Recent data estimates that 1[...]
Addiction treatment falls into two broad categories: outpatient and inpatient. Inpatient treatment occurs on-site and provides around-the-clock care in a safe, supportive environment. Outpatient refers to treatment where patients may attend therapy or receive medication at a treatment center but[...]
Rarely does an alcohol addiction only affect the user. This is especially true in marriages or partnerships where one person is an alcoholic spouse. The first thing to remember is that their addiction is not your fault and not your[...]
Codependency refers to a relationship where one person believes that they must take care of someone else at any cost. As a result, that person can begin to lose their sense of independence. Historically, codependency referred to partners or loved[...]