Addiction is devastating and far-reaching disease. Although we tend to think about it in terms of how it affects the person addicted, the real truth is that both the addict and their home environment or family situation are heavily integrated from the start. Any dysfunctional relationships at home will naturally exacerbate addiction, and any addiction
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Society tends to envision the traditional alcoholic as someone who is stumbling-down drunk and completely out of control. An individual so out of it on a regular basis, they couldn’t possibly be mistaken for anything but an alcoholic. The truth isn’t quite as simple – In fact, many alcoholics are “high-functioning,” meaning they manage to
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Struggling with addiction? Here’s something important: you’re not alone. In fact, millions of other Americans are locked in their own battle against drugs, alcohol, or maladaptive behaviors, too. The recovery community is vast enough that you can effectively connect with people who “get” you nearly everywhere you go. For most people, inpatient treatment is the
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You’ve decided to step forward and ask for help with your addiction. Congratulations! Although this process may feel intimidating or even scary, we want you to know that you’ve made the best possible decision you can. Getting help empowers you to move forward into a fulfilling life without needing to lean on substances or maladaptive
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When you’re facing rock bottom, attending residential treatment becomes more than just an option – it’s critical to your survival and well-being. It can be frightening enough to take that first step even in the most ideal circumstances. When you are responsible for caring for loved ones, including children, ailing or aging parents, or even
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The simple answer to the question in the title of this article is “yes” – your social life will change once you get sober. You’ll probably need to cut ties with a few toxic friends or family members along the way, and you’ll certainly need to stop attending events where you might relapse, at least
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Addiction isn’t easy, especially when you’re fighting against it alone without any support. Residential treatment can help you turn the tide and forge a new path forward with better, brighter days – but it does come at a financial cost. Depending on your income and situation, these costs may seem prohibitive at first. But those
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The decision to seek addiction treatment, whether for yourself or someone you love, can be really scary. Patients often have questions about the treatment process itself, what the experience of being treated is like, and whether it will succeed. Family members, on the other hand, often worry about costs, accessibility, and safety. Unfortunately, it isn’t
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Experiencing feelings of loneliness in early recovery can become almost overpowering, especially if the addict was forced to cut ties with their closest friends and loved ones in order to get and stay clean. Unfortunately, this can leave the newly sober person feeling alone, isolated, and unsupported at one of their most critical sobriety milestones.
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Treating addiction is not a one-size-fits-all approach. In order to be effective, the program must be tailored to the needs of the patient, their socioeconomic story, and even their drug of choice. Cookie cutter solutions tossed together with little thought to the patient’s individuality rarely work; more often, they put the patient at constant risk
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