How to Ask Your Doctor About Addiction Treatment
How to Ask Your Doctor About Addiction Treatment Learning more information about the addiction treatment process can be difficult if you do not know where to start looking. One of the many places individuals may begin their search is with their primary care provider, which makes it important to know how to ask your doctor […]
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 […]
Characteristics of a Luxury Treatment Center
Characteristics of a Luxury Treatment Center Getting help for your addiction is a huge decision. Taking a look in the mirror isn’t easy; it takes a lot of strength and courage to admit that the way you have been doing things is wrong. Going to a luxury treatment center may be on the top of […]
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 […]
How Do I Pick the Right Facility?
How Do I Pick the Right Facility for My Addiction? Finally making the decision to get help for your addiction is a huge, difficult step. Admitting you have a problem and expressing the desire to want to fix it is life-saving. Almost as difficult as making the decision to go to a facility is trying […]
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 […]