Alcohol, opiates, amphetamines—it doesn’t matter your drug of choice. When you get to the point you realize you don’t want to stay on this path, you need to ask for help. This may not be easy to do. But the good news is, in most cases, family or friends have been...
You may believe you can guide your loved one–or yourself–through withdrawal and rehab at home, but inpatient drug rehab is the most effective way to treat substance abuse and lead to lifelong recovery. Home Is Not a Neutral Environment One of the most important...
Co-dependency is cause for concern. Shared poor choices, habits, or addictions are twice as troubling when two people are in peril. Rehab may be required, be it at an addiction center, alcohol treatment center, detox center, or someplace similar where you can get...
Many times, the connection between substance abuse and mental health is a case of the chicken or the egg. Did the substance abuse begin because of emotional or mental strain, or has the alcohol or drugs led to mental health issues? Both situations could be true....
It starts out with a beer during the game, or a martini after work. But slowly, alcohol has become an essential part of your loved one’s life, to the point where you have genuine concerns. How do you know when it’s time to seek alcohol treatment and rehab? According...
