Stages of Change
What are the Stages of Change? At the University of Rhode Island, two researchers named Prochaska and DiClemente deciphered that there are 6 stages individuals go through and experience while seeking addiction, going through recovery and ultimately maintaining sobriety. These stages became a model known as “The Stages of Change”, which we base our individualized […]
Types of Luxury Alcohol Treatment Center
Types of Luxury Alcohol Treatment Center Americans are drinking more than ever. In fact, a 2017 study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that 1 out of every 8 Americans struggles with alcohol abuse. The number is rising at a steady amount, and the study suggests the importance of “destigmatizing these conditions and encouraging those who […]
Lawyers and Substance Abuse: Dealing with Clients Who are Addicted
Lawyers and Substance Abuse: Dealing with Clients Who are Addicted It’s important for lawyers to determine if a client is a person with substance use disorder, a substance abuser or an average person who used poor judgment. It’s hard to know, especially because the average lawyer is not an expert on addiction. There is no […]
Common Barriers to Recovery
Common Barriers to Recovery For every person who has overcome addiction, there is a different story of the unique challenges that tested that person’s commitment to sobriety. As a part of the process of recovery, a good addiction treatment facility will provide their clients with the tools that will make overcoming these challenges an easier […]