When to Travel or Stay Local for Treatment
When to Travel or Stay Local for Treatment Addiction looks different for everybody. Some addictions are more severe than others, with different substances involved and all have different root causes. This is why there are so many different options available for addiction treatment. Some people may want inpatient treatment, while others may find that outpatient […]
Challenges of Rehab and Privacy
Challenges of Rehab and Privacy Coming to terms with the fact that you are suffering from addiction is not an easy process. It is extremely emotional, and chances are, you have had to suffer from many negative consequences in your life in order to come to this realization. Moreover, making the decision to finally get […]
How to Define Continuum of Care
Change is an essential part of growth, but committing to change, especially while dealing with addiction can be difficult. The transtheoretical model (TTM), or stages of change, breaks down the process into five steps: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance. Precontemplation occurs before any conscious thought is placed on problematic behavior. Those with a substance […]
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 […]
How to Determine Luxury Treatment vs Normal Treatment
How to Determine Luxury Treatment vs Normal Treatment Deciding what type of treatment center to go to, now that you’ve made the decision to get sober, can be pretty difficult. Finding the right treatment center and the right treatment program will make all the difference in your long-term recovery and sobriety, so how do you […]
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 […]