Is Luxury Residential Treatment Worth the Cost?
Is Luxury Residential Treatment Worth the Cost? Making the decision to go to residential rehab is a big, life-changing one. It can also be stressful because choosing the right treatment center can absolutely make all the difference in your long-term recovery. This is especially true if you are used to a certain standard in your […]
Alcohol: Is It The Gateway Drug?
The Gateway Drug Theory According to the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, The Gateway Drug Theory suggests that licit drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, serve as a “gateway” toward the use of other, illicit drugs. Many people usually correlate this theory with prescription medication becoming a gateway to other dangerous […]
The Second-Hand Harms of Drinking
What Are Second-Hand Harms of Drinking? An addiction to alcohol doesn’t just affect the person with the addiction. In fact, about one-fifth of adults in the United States have experienced some form of harm due to someone else’s behavior while drinking. These behaviors are ripple effects from the addiction and are known as second-hand harms […]
SMART Recovery vs 12 Step
Choosing the right addiction treatment program can be a difficult decision, given the variety of options available. Residential and outpatient rehab centers, treatment centers, and support groups like SMART Recovery and 12 -Step Program all have different approaches to helping individuals overcome their addictive behaviors. SMART Recovery is based on a scientific approach to self-management […]
Why Experienced Clinicians Are Important to Getting Lasting Recovery
Why Experienced Clinicians are Important When it comes to choosing the treatment center that is right for you, there are many factors that need to be considered. No two treatment centers are the same, and choosing the right one will make all the difference. You may find that the accommodations need to be at a […]
Why Making a Resolution to Get Sober Matters
Why Making a Resolution to Get Sober Matters The new year is a time to reflect and plan for the brand new year ahead. Think about this: Have your relationship with friends and family been stressed over the holiday season? Have family and other loved ones distanced themselves due to your addictions? Or maybe, you […]
What is the Difference Between Residential/PHP/IOP Treatment?
What Is the Difference Between Residential, PHP and IOP Treatment? In many situations, treatment will start with detoxification (detox) before the more formal treatment begins. Detox is the process of expelling harmful toxins and addictive substances like alcohol and/or drugs from the body. There can be many side effects to detox, such as nausea, vomiting, […]
Drinking Alcohol Tied to Unhealthy Food Choices
Drinking Alcohol Tied to Unhealthy Food Choices In a joint study between the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), the results concluded that people overall eat more unhealthy foods on the days that they drink alcohol. Food choices changed on […]