Seven Guidelines for Selecting the Right Rehab
Finding a quality substance abuse treatment program that is the right fit for an individual with addiction issues is a challenge. There are many programs out there and all of …
Finding a quality substance abuse treatment program that is the right fit for an individual with addiction issues is a challenge. There are many programs out there and all of …
Having a loved one with addiction hurts the entire family. Family members want their addicted loved one to just be “normal” again, to just be themselves again. Sometimes they wonder …
With all the publicity surrounding the recent celebrity deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, people are asking why. Many people, who most believe have everything they could ever want …
With availability of good treatment options, including non-twelve step programs and holistic drug treatment programs, why do so many people with alcohol and drug addiction refuse treatment? There are many reasons why, but most reasons are based on fear.
There are things you can do to improve the likelihood of a positive outcome from an intervention. These tips can help you approach an intervention with confidence.
Addiction affects everyone in a family, here are things you can do.
When someone close to you suffers from addiction, it can be difficult to know what you can do to improve the situation. Addicts’ behaviors can isolate and put distance between them and you, which may leave you feeling isolated, frustrated, and angry. But even though addiction can affect everyone in a family, there are things you can do. You are not helpless in helping your loved one overcome addiction.
Denial is the inability to see the truth of one’s addiction. Four hundred years ago, Galileo looked at the night sky with the newly invented telescope and declared that the …
An adult child of an addicted parent shares her story and her path to Inner Peace. Many people go through their days waiting, hoping, and feeling frustrated that they aren’t …
When someone mentions “Rehab” ask yourself: are you the frog in the pool that could use a hand? In the mornings, before the rush of the day begins and lunches …
Recovery is fantastic, but there is that other “R” word that nobody likes to think about – relapse. Even considering the possibility of relapse can be frightening, but understanding some …