Hello. My name is Scott and I am a recovering Malibu treatment center provider. I worked in a luxury Malibu treatment center for several years while obtaining my doctoral degree. What I witnessed at that Malibu treatment center at that time is still impacting me today. After reading An Intervention for Malibu in the New York Times on the problems with Malibu treatment centers, a lot of the old memories came rushing to the surface ..read more

Did you know that among people who are ready to stop using drugs, the number-one hurdle to receiving inpatient addiction treatment is a lack of financial means? Sierra Tucson costs range from about $40,000 to $70,000 per month, depending on the program and other amenities. Sierra Tucson is part Acadia Healthcare, the largest provider of specialized behavioral care services in the US. It's also one of the most expensive luxury rehabs in the country. So given the expense and price of Sierra Tucson, what exactly do you get for your money ..read more

Do you trust people? Do you trust yourself? Our trust is usually developed when we're around zero to three years old.  We all go through a very similar psychosocial development in early childhood that forms us as adults. For those suffering from addiction, understanding these psychosocial stages starts the process of recovery.  ..read more

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Over the years, we’ve spoken to hundreds of people suffering from a Dual Diagnosis of addiction and a mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Many of these people are in Washington state and ask us about the different dual diagnosis treatment center options available here ..read more

There are more than 14,500 residential drug and alcohol rehabs in the United States today, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Even if you've narrowed your criteria to Non-12 Step rehabs, you still face over 3,600 options. No wonder so many people feel overwhelmed at the prospect of finding a treatment program that fits their needs! That's why we've created this list, comparing the best non-12 Step rehab facilities in the US on over 25 attributes.  ..read more

When you’re ready to get clean and sober or recover from a traumatic experience, you want to ensure that you’re going to a facility with useful programs. But for many years, medical professionals didn’t know how to help people who were struggling with addiction. In recent decades, the medical community has come a long way in discovering effective methods for treating addiction. An evidence-based treatment program employs many of these approaches to help individuals heal from addiction and mental health challenges ..read more

When you’re in the midst of major depression, daily life feels overwhelming. The thought of getting dressed seems daunting; the idea of going out with friends, impossible. You know that you need help, but looking at lists of residential treatment centers for depression seems like way too much. How do I find inpatient treatment for depression? Where do I even start? How am I supposed to choose between all of these different options? If you’re stressed about seeking treatment for depression, don’t worry; we’re here to help ..read more

The question of rehab prices may not be the only consideration, but it is always among the most important ones in the residential rehab decision. In our previous post "How Much Does Residential Treatment Cost?" we talked in general about rehab prices, discussing what you should expect from a residential treatment center with rehab prices ranging from $20,000 to $65,000 per month ..read more

It can be difficult to accept you need treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, especially if you are in a position that holds a lot of responsibility. Some people, such as business executives, medical professionals, pilots, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals who have worked hard to build their careers and social standing may fear taking time off for recovery. However, what may have started as a few bad decisions can result in the rapid loss of a respected job and reputation, as well as negative impacts on personal life ..read more