Which clients would benefit from going through a family therapy program? Most, if not all, clients will see improvements in their recovery process with a strong support system – and one of the strongest of all that a client can have on their side is their family. Did you know that in 2011, an estimated…
A halfway house, also known as a sober living home, is a type of group home that helps people with addictions work through the process of reintegrating back into society. An effective halfway house serves as a transitional point between drug and alcohol treatment and healthy, productive life. Halfway houses are often private, for-profit entities.…
Marijuana legalization and decriminalization have been at the forefront of the United States’ mind for some time now, as several states have changed their policies surrounding the substance. This requires us to adjust our understanding of marijuana. Many people have favored rulings like this, but you shouldn’t think of marijuana as a non-addictive substance. Although…
Sobriety comes with a large set of challenges, and it can be an uphill battle for countless people. Getting clean should be a time of self-celebration, but you can’t allow your vigilance in battling your addiction to slip. Staying sober and avoiding relapse can be just as important and just as difficult, if not more…
As parents, most of us like to think that we make the best decisions for our children, that we care for them, and that we protect them as much as we can. When children make bad decisions, it’s too easy to step in and take care of them, clean up their mess, pay off their…
A battle with drug addiction can affect and alter every aspect of your life, and your personal relationships are not an exception. Substance abuse can force you to revolve your entire life around using and getting more. Some of the most important parts of any relationship, such as honesty, trust, and open communication, can be…
Heroin addiction is a struggle for many all across the country, and withdrawal and detox from heroin can be incredibly difficult. Checking in with a licensed drug and alcohol detox program can be crucial to getting past that long first week after stopping using heroin. Heroin users typically begin experiencing symptoms of withdrawal between six…
Opiate or opioid medication used as prescription painkillers are among the most abused substances. Millions of painkiller prescriptions are written each year. It is recommended to throw away your medicine if you no longer need it for pain management since it has a high risk of developing a tolerance. Building a high tolerance to a…
For those dedicated to sobriety, some days or weekends can be challenging. With the Fourth of July approaching, those in recovery may find themselves in a difficult situation since outdoor festivities and celebrations largely partake in alcohol consumption on Independence Day. Fortunately, there are plenty of activities to engage in if you are committed to…
Marijuana is a drug often referred to as the “gateway drug.” The drug itself is not known to be significantly addictive, but it can lead to problematic use or marijuana use disorder. Only in severe cases is addiction actually likely, and when this does happen, it is related to what are called process addictions (for…