Feb 22, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
It can be difficult to admit when you have a problem with alcohol. It can be even harder to admit that someone you love is the one with the problem, especially if their dependence on alcohol is not obvious. Here are some of the signs — both subtle and visible — that...
Dec 14, 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Making the choice to leave all that is familiar to you, including your family and friends, to enter a drug and alcohol rehab is not always easy. Making this choice during the holidays is even more difficult. But know this: Luxury rehab is the biggest holiday gift you...
Nov 23, 2020 | Aftercare, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for all the things we’re grateful for, yet as we gather with family to celebrate, recovering addicts may be on edge. Family dynamics are put to the test when the “elephant in the room” is sitting right across the table. Stares,...
Nov 9, 2020 | Detox, Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States—and when joined with substance abuse, it’s a particularly harmful combination. Fortunately, there is hope for those who deal with both depression and addiction. Understanding Depression and...
Nov 2, 2020 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs when a person has difficulty recovering from directly experiencing a traumatic event or indirectly witnessing a traumatic event. This trauma can include an illness, a near-death encounter, a car crash, sexual or physical...
Dec 9, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Disease, disorder, dependency, chronic illness—addiction has many names. For many people, the realization that addiction has a clear definition gives them hope that there is a path to overcome it. Addiction as a Disease Addiction is deemed a disease by the medical...
