What is Enabling?
“Enabling is different from helping and supporting in that it allows the enabled person to be irresponsible.”
Should you Force Someone Into Rehab?
Seeing a loved one in active addiction is difficult. We want to do everything in our power to help get them back to a healthier place but it can be hard to know how to help in the most effective manner; even then they might not want help.
Signs of an Alcoholic Relapse
Relapses happen. Hopefully as loved ones we can recognize the signs to prevent them when possible and in the event that they do happen, how to handle them appropriately.
5 Celebrities You May Be Surprised Struggled With Addiction
Addiction affects all walks of life, from your next door neighbor to some A-list celebrities. Follow these people’s actions and be open about your struggles. This is the only way to get help and move forward.
6 Ways to Help Your Loved One Stay Sober
Recovery is a lifelong process that requires continual management and fostering. For those of us who are a part of the lives of a person in recovery, there are things we can do to help make the process easier and ensure their best chances for long-term success. Learn how you can help!
Halfway Housing – What is It?
Halfway houses allow individuals new to sobriety and recovery to live in an environment free from any stressors that could impact their progress. They use a peer-oriented, social model approach that emphasizes mutual support, financial self-sufficiency, and resident involvement in decision making and management of the facility.
How Long Does Treatment Last?
Treatment duration is usually a popular question we receive almost everyday. Learn more about the treatment process and the timeline associated with substance abuse treatment.
7 Ways Addiction is Hurting American Businesses
With one in eight Americans meeting the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder and a worsening opioid crisis, addiction has become an ever increasingly large challenge in the American workforce. 70% of people struggling with addictions are actually employed either full or part-time More often than not, people who struggle with addictions often suffer in…
How to Attend Treatment While Working or in School
So you decided you might need a student rehab program, but you are not sure if you can do it logistically. You have a job, school and/or a family; how can you just disregard all these responsibilities for 3 months? One of the biggest roadblocks for attending treatment are these responsibilities. We see people every…
Marijuana
Marijuana is one of the most popular illegal drugs in the United States. In 2016, 51% of people in the United States admitted to using cannabis in their life. About 12% had used it in the past year, and 7.3% had used it in the past month. Marijuana is legal recreationally in certain states, medically…