As noted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “alcohol is involved in at least 50 percent of homicides and assaults.” Drinking lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, and can directly contribute to the escalation of arguments into violence.
Holistic rehabilitation investigates the underlying sources of addictive behavior and seeks to respond to addiction in ways that are successful for the long term. This makes holistic rehabilitation particularly effective at helping with instances of repeated or chronic relapse.
What can I do? It’s a tough question that faces almost everyone who has a loved one in the grips of addiction. You watch them change into a person that you feel you don’t even know anymore.
A substance use disorder can ruin one’s health, lead to unemployment and estrange relations with loved ones. Thus, a recovery program with a focus on family therapy can help clients rebuild their futures and reconnect with the community. As part of the benefits of family therapy, clients learn to communicate their needs clearly and build…
What is family therapy? In general, it’s a form of psychotherapy that helps a client resolve issues with close family members who are also invited to participate in therapy sessions with their troubled loved one and a therapist. More than helping family members provide the support that their loved one needs to overcome their diagnosed…
The Five Step American Medicine Chest Challenge is an event devised to include families in the fight against prescription drug abuse. The challenge asks families to participate in five steps …
It is said that “it takes a village” to raise a child. The same is true for recovering from an addiction. When it comes to overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction, there can be numerous benefits to participating in group counseling. A group therapy program can help you or a loved one get through a…
Alcohol and drug addiction impact all areas of life, but perhaps none so significantly as relationships. While individuals suffering from substance use disorders (SUD) often feel like they are suffering alone, the truth is that everyone around them is suffering as well. In the early stages of SUD, the user is often aware of the…
None of us are perfect, and we have made mistakes and choices that we regret. Everyone has been hurt or wronged by someone at some point. If someone has hurt you, you know how hard it can be to extend forgiveness. If you have hurt or wronged another, you understand how good it feels to…
Our amenities, along with our specially trained staff have one specific focus and that focus is how we can best help people recover from addiction. We do that by providing a safe, comfortable, nurturing environment and a curriculum targeting individual recovery.