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At Prosperity Haven, we believe one of the best ways to fight addiction is by understanding your opponent. That’s why we’re committed to educating our community and providing resources so that you can arm yourself against substance abuse with knowledge. Our blog features articles on various topics related to addiction recovery, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment strategies, tools and techniques, support systems, and much more.

Gender-Specific Treatment

Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment Lasting sobriety is possible for everyone, yet relapse rates are as high as 50 percent within the first twelve weeks of completing treatment. Attending a gender-specific treatment program like Prosperity Haven can be a game-changer, increasing your chances of attaining long-term sobriety. Read on to find out more about the benefits of gender-specific treatment. What is Gender-Specific Treatment? Gender-specific rehab involves only same-gender participants. It includes the same stages as a regular rehab program – detox, inpatient, …
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab For Men & Their Unique Addiction Challenges

Alcohol & Drug Rehab For Men & Their Unique Addiction Challenges October 30, 2023 Addiction Treatment By: Shim Stregosky Reviewed by: Kathryn Dann, LSW MSW Fighting an addiction is a tough battle, regardless of your gender. However, the truth is that men and women have different struggles when it comes to drugs and alcohol. This is not to say that substance abuse disorder is easier or more difficult for people of certain genders — the experiences are simply different. And …
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Anxiety and Addiction

Anxiety and Addiction October 23, 2023 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Mental health is intrinsically linked to substance abuse and addiction. While anxiety is not always a part of an underlying mental health issue (everyone feels anxious from time to time), it can be a cause or even a result of drug or alcohol abuse. The issue is made even more complicated by the fact that medical professionals often prescribe medication for anxiety, which itself can be addicting. If you’re reading …
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My Boyfriend Is An Alcoholic – Helping an Alcoholic Boyfriend

My Boyfriend Is An Alcoholic – Helping an Alcoholic Boyfriend October 16, 2023 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment If you are dating an alcoholic boyfriend, the telltale signs of his addiction are usually there. You may choose to be in denial, because confronting the truth can be extremely difficult. However, ignoring reality won’t change anything. While it is not your job to treat his addiction, there are ways to be there for him to provide support and encouragement through the disease …
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Shame and Addiction – Its Impact & How To Overcome It

Shame and Addiction – Its Impact & How To Overcome It October 9, 2023 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment Shame and guilt are both considered negative emotions. No one wants to feel ashamed or guilty. They are feelings that all of us struggle with on some level. After all, they are normal human emotions. A healthy individual can process these emotions and work through them in a way that does not negatively affect them. However, others can suffer excessively from these …
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ADHD and Addiction

ADHD and Addiction September 25, 2023 Prosperity Haven Addiction Treatment The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that approximately half of those who struggle with an addiction also suffer from a mental health disorder. In fact, it is very common for addicts to have co-occurring disorders. When someone has this dual diagnosis, an addiction problem together with a mental health disorder, it can be very difficult to overcome the addiction if they are not addressing the other disorder at the …