Deciding to receive help is half the battle. Here are some helpful tips to make the most out of your treatment journey. These tips can be applied to any type of treatment – Inpatient, Residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient. You got this!!!
When people drink too much alcohol at one time, it can lead to an alcohol overdose or alcohol poisoning. According to Mayo Clinic, “Alcohol poisoning is a serious — and sometimes deadly — consequences of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. Drinking too much too quickly can affect your breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex and potentially lead to coma and death.”
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.
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.
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…
WHAT IS IT? Cannabidiol—CBD— is a chemical that makes up one of the 113 cannabinoids discovered in cannabis plants. It was discovered in 1940 and is considered a phytocannabinoid – meaning it triggers cannabinoid receptors located throughout the body. These receptors are responsible for a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.…
Coalition Recovery has been verified by LegitScript! What is LegitScript? LegitScript is a third party provider with the responsibility for auditing drug and alcohol rehabs around the United States to ensure they meet the proper legal guidelines of a legitimate addiction treatment provider. It is this verification process that allows alcohol rehabs like Coalition Recovery in…
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is hard. Within the first couple of days, people will experience a range of thoughts and feelings. This shift can make it hard to participate in daily activities – especially if you are attending treatment. A vast majority of people entering recovery feel lethargic throughout their day. Without enough…
For many people, the road of addiction was paved with trauma, misfortunes, broken relationships, and ultimately to the destruction of one’s overall well-being. The recovery process starts with understanding and accepting your past and leads to self-forgiveness. Once you can acknowledge and come to terms with the pains of the past through programs like trauma…
Dr. Valerie Andersen is our Clinical Director having joined the CR family in August of 2018. Dr. Andersen’s background is incredibly expansive – she holds a Master of Science and Doctorate of Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Apart from being a Licensed Psychologist (Psy.D.), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and a Certified…