Your friends have been trying to set you up with someone for a while. You finally decide to give in to their advice about starting up a dating profile. It doesn’t take long for you to match up with someone and you hit it off right away through messaging. That’s when they hit you with what is a deal breaker for some. They’re a recovering addict. While this raises some concerns with you, this person has given the most interesting conversations that you’ve had in months. You would hate to give them up. Instead of cutting off contact with this person you’re coming to like, try out these tips for d ..read more

The number of facilities treating substance abuse in the UD has grown to over 14,000. In the last few decades, treatment centers have become the preferred method for treating substance abuse. But with 10s of 1000s of facilities to choose from, all with their own approach to recovery, choosing the one that’s right for you can be overwhelming. Finding the right drug rehab center is crucial to your successful, long-term recovery. You have to choose a center that’s both reputable and aligns with your needs. With just a few simple questions, you can quickly narrow down your options. Keep reading to ..read more

Withdrawal from alcohol can be spiritually, mentally and physically taxing. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are not something that should be taken lightly. In fact, alcohol is one of the few substances where stopping cold turkey could be deadly. That’s why it is always recommended to detox in a facility where you can be monitored. However, we know that’s not always possible, that’s why we’ve put together a list of things to help you through your withdrawal symptoms and what you need to look out for. Keep Yourself Hydrated The first things you’ll notice are going to be fatigue, loss of appetite, na ..read more

If you or someone you know has relapsed you might be discouraged continue your sobriety. A relapse doesn’t mean all your time working on sobriety is wasted, look at it as a mistake. What matters most after relapsing is how you respond to take back your sobriety. Relapse is not a failure it is a setback! Continue reading to learn what to do after your relapse. Understanding What A Relapse Is Relapse is NOT a failure it is a setback. Relapse after a period of sobriety is a common occurrence, professionals report approximately 40%-60% of sober people to relapse at least once. Recovery is about le ..read more

Substance abuse is clutching the ones we love most and taking them away from us permanently. To put the problem into perspective, 130 Americans die from an opioid overdose every single day. Every year, 88,000 Americans die from alcohol-related incidents. In 2017, 15,482 people died from a heroin overdose. This is only a snapshot of the devastation resulting from addiction. Drug and alcohol abuse drastically affects our families and communities. Maybe you have watched someone struggle with addiction. You understand the uphill climb to recovery. A substance abuse treatment program offers people ..read more

All over the world, 300 million people suffer from depression. Depression can affect anyone, and sometimes it can be difficult to notice. However, if you do notice signs in a loved one, you may need to step in and help them. Did you know interventions for depression exist? Here is how to stage one successfully. Understand Depression Before you can plan an intervention for depression, you have to understand what it is and notice the signs and symptoms. Depression isn’t always people laying in bed for days at a time; sometimes it can be more subtle than that. Even people who seem like they have ..read more

You remember so clearly the moment when your loved one decided to go to rehab. You felt like you finally had a chance to get the person you knew back, and you were so excited about their future. They checked into an excellent treatment center where you knew they would get the support they needed. In short: things seemed so positive. But now, your loved one says that they’re planning on leaving rehab early before they’ve completed their treatment. You’re angry, devastated, and confused. You don’t know what to say or do. But with relapse rates anywhere from 40-60%, addicts who decide to leave tr ..read more

There are approximately 88,000 deaths every year related to excessive alcohol use. That statistic is especially frightening for people who have loved ones suffering from alcoholism. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from alcoholism don’t see themselves as having a problem. They can’t see how their alcohol abuse is affecting their health, social life, work life, and overall wellbeing. That’s where you can help. By organizing an alcohol intervention, you can gather up other loved ones to share your concerns with the alcoholic in your life. And more importantly, you can come up with a plan to ..read more

More than 20 million Americans over the age of 12 reports suffering from a drug or alcohol substance abuse disorder or addiction. (And that’s not including tobacco.) So you’re suffering from addiction and you want help, right? But your life is busy and complicated and someone has to be home at night to feed and bathe the kids… That’s where a partial hospitalization program comes in. It has all the treatment of a rehab program with the flexibility that allows you to be there for the parts of your life that you can’t put on hold. Read on to discover all you need to know about partial hospitaliza ..read more

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