Am I an Alcoholic: How Can You Tell?
“Am I an alcoholic?” It’s an important question to ask because alcohol use puts you at risk in many ways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that on average more than 22,000 people...
What are the Benefits of a Family Program?
There are many treatment facilities out there that offer the benefits of a family program in drug and alcohol rehab. The simple fact is that for most, addiction is a family matter. It affects not...
What’s the Difference Between CBT vs DBT?
The abbreviations CBT and DBT are standard terminology in addiction treatment but may be difficult to differentiate between, especially for the average person. CBT and DBT are two treatments that you will likely see as...
How to Manage a Sober New Year’s
‘Tis the season for celebrating and for some that will mean a sober New Year's. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the number of people that die in alcohol-related car crashes rises exponentially...
Stress and Addiction
Stress is often considered one of the great dangers of the modern world. Its effect on your health and well-being can be very devastating. This problem is particularly an issue for those who experience addiction...
Signs of Alcoholism
The signs of alcoholism are not always easy to detect. Some people can function with an addiction to alcohol for several years. Other people are good at hiding the problem. As a result, someone may...
Inpatient Vs Outpatient: Which is Right for You?
Addiction recovery often takes one of two different forms: inpatient or outpatient care. The treatments provided at both are usually the same or very similar. However, each varies slightly in their approach. So, when choosing between...
Types of Addiction Parents Should Look Out For
Addiction isn't always easy to recognize in those we love. People who have an addiction may exhibit any range of behaviors depending on the types of addiction. But as a parent, you must know how...
Talk Therapy and Your Adult Child
When your child is struggling emotionally, it may feel like everything has been said and done. Some of those words may have been hurtful and false. But when your child is facing mental health or...