Alcohol detox can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. While alcohol is legal and common in daily social life, it is not benign. Alcohol can be highly addictive, and difficult to quit drinking without added support. Quitting...
Today, people across the country enter addiction treatment every day. Unfortunately, many avoid seeking treatment due to cost, medical jargon, and not knowing how much rehab costs will be covered by insurance. Luckily, many treatment centers and...
Alcohol is a nearly constant presence in our society. Social drinking is a way for friends to have fun together, but drinking isn't fun anymore for some people. Some research suggests that as many as 15% of adults in America may have a problem with...
There are so many different types of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs that it can be a little overwhelming to try and figure out which one is best for you or your loved one. How can you find the right addiction rehab center for your...
People who have quit drinking alcohol frequently report feeling that their social life has taken a nosedive. Even though quitting is a healthy choice for so many reasons, it can be hard to know how to fill up your time now that you are no longer...
Loving someone in active addiction can be tough. How can you support them without enabling their addiction? Do you need family therapy? Where do you draw the line when it comes to helping them with issues related to their addiction? Most of all,...
Most people understand that illicit drug use can have a negative impact on a person’s life, but less commonly known is the fact that using drugs can have long-term and sometimes even permanent side effects. There are many ways that drug use can...
Even though the outcome can be incredibly rewarding, alcohol withdrawal can be one of the hardest things you will ever do. The good news is, with the right help and some solid coping strategies, withdrawal does not have to be the intimidating...
Recovery can feel amazing, but at times it can also feel lonely when someone has stopped using drugs or drinking alcohol, which usually means leaving many friends and even some family members behind. The pull of missing one’s old life can be just...
For many people, the idea of a rehab facility brings up images of a hospital or a counselor’s office. It might seem unappealing, even depressing, to contemplate spending a long period in a place like that. However, the good news is that luxury...
