Resources for You
Substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders affect millions of individuals and families, yet no one has to face it alone.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, a loved one or simply looking to understand more, this page offers a gateway to support, healing and hope. Visit our blogs, learn about life after treatment, and even get a robust packing list if you need support from our residential level of care.
Blogs to Inform & Uplift
Get insightful and helpful information from our substance use blogs. From coping mechanisms and family dynamics to in-depth looks at different therapies, find articles that will help you navigate the journey to sobriety and better mental health.
Latest blog posts
Am I Addicted? Self-Assessing for Substance Use Disorder
Addiction relates to substance use disorder (SUD), is a serious medical condition that requires a professional diagnosis and careful treatment for recovery. Characterized by uncontrollable misuse of substances such as nicotine, alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana and other illicit drugs, addiction affects nearly 50
Subtle Signs of High-Functioning Alcoholism or Drug Addiction
Addiction affects nearly 50 million people nationwide. This number may be higher, because many people mask their symptoms. Known as “high-functioning,” people quietly struggling with addiction can be present in professions, schools and homes everywhere. Learn the subtle signs of high-functioning alcoholism and drug addiction, what
9 Great Tips to Find Support in Recovery During Summer
9 Great Tips to Find Support in Recovery During Summer Summer’s here! It means long days, sunny weather, barbecues, beach parties, and more. But if
Discovery for Life™: Your First Year Post-Rehab with Discovery365™
When you graduate from our treatment programs, you’re never alone and we provide numerous ways to ensure relapse can be prevented. One of those ways is having access to our exclusive Discovery365 platform. With cutting-edge, AI proprietary technology, our platform uses an interactive, 16-point assessment and check-in system that monitors your well-being for up to a year after treatment.
This is part of our exclusive Discovery for Life program, which includes:
Support groups (online and in-person)
Social events dedicated to Discovery alumni
Educational content through the alumni app
Alumni Program
Recovery is less of a destination and more of a state of being that has to be carefully maintained through life. Our alumni program comes with many benefits, including:
Connection to valuable resources like support groups and other ways to help your recovery
Helping you build and maintain a support network
Regular fun outings and activities, including potlucks, day trips and more
Our alumni program is designed to make sure the growth you accomplished with us lasts a lifetime.
Because nothing is as important as the rest of your life.
Success Stories
People change their lives at Discovery Addiction Services. Our success stories tell stories of perseverance, growth, change and determination.
“[Discovery Addiction Services] changed my life for the better. In going to treatment there, I took a blind leap of faith, unsure of what would happen but knowing I could not carry on as the hopeless addict I had become.”
S.S., Former patient
These stories can be yours, too.
Family Resources
Substance use disorders are family diseases – they affect everyone around the person who’s struggling with addiction.
Our page has useful tips and resources for family members looking to help their loved one.
Packing List for Future Residential Patients
Everybody’s needs during drug or alcohol treatment are a little different. If you’re planning on attending one of our residential programs, you’re likely wondering what you should bring.
Here’s a list of things you should consider bringing…and there are definitely things you should NEVER bring with you.* If you need clarification, feel free to reach out to our team.
Items to bring with you
- Co-payments for prescription medications – cash or credit card (applies to adult patients only)
- 7 days of casual clothing, including a sweater or light jacket and pajamas
- Current prescribed medications (no samples). They must be in the original pharmacy bottle, which shows prescription information. Liquid medications must be new and sealed.
- Multivitamins
- Laundry supplies
- Alarm clock
- Money for vending machines (applies to adult patients only)
- Long-distance calling cards (available for purchase in our gift shop)
- Personal hygiene items
- Razor or electric razor (applies to adult patients only)
- Electric razor (applies to adolescent patients)
- Shaving cream
- Unopened cigarettes (sealed package)
Over-the-counter medications are allowed, but they must be either new or unopened. We allow:
- Ibuprofen
- Imodium
- Maalox
- Melatonin
- Milk of magnesia
- Mints
- Nicotine patches (if needed)
Items you cannot bring with you
- Alcohol or drugs
- Sample medications
- Pornography
- Weapons of any kind
- Musical instruments (adolescent patients may bring them)
- All electronic equipment, including: cell phones, iPads, laptops, DVD players, MP3 players**
- Excessive makeup, clothing, jewelry
- Musical device with recorder
- Mouthwash containing alcohol
- Food or drink of any kind
- Smart watches
- Tobacco products, including: chewing tobacco, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, or vapes
- Herbal products
- Supplemental vitamins
- Short shorts, halter tops
- T-shirts or ball caps with inappropriate wording
- Shirts that show your midriff. (When you hold your arms up, we should not be able to see your skin or underwear.)
- Flip flops
- Fans
- Pillows, blankets, comforters
- Money (applies to adolescent patients only)
- Radio (applies to adolescent patients only)
*This is not an exclusive list; each location will ask you to bring or not bring different items with you to treatment.
**Some Discovery Addiction Services locations do allow time to check email or do work on personal devices such as a phone or laptop.
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