Methamphetamine is an illicit drug that is commonly referred to simply as meth on the street and TV. Meth is an extremely addictive stimulant that…
Making the transition from a safe, contained setting in which you received treatment for a substance use disorder back into the regular, everyday life as…
Detox is the first step on your life-saving journey to eliminate the abuse of and dependency on alcohol. Some people have an intense and all-consuming…
During your medical detox and addiction treatment program, a mix of medication, therapy, and holistic approaches may be used to initiate a long-term recovery and…
It’s common for people to view alcohol consumption as relatively harmless because it is legal, ubiquitous in society, and advertised heavily on television. But just…
Early sobriety is like a fragile bird. It must be nurtured, protected, and handled with care in order to gain strength and thrive. But early…
Although treatment programs vary, most try to drive home a sobering statistic so patients take their disease seriously: most alcoholics and addicts in early recovery…
While the opiate epidemic has been raging for years, recent data reveals that the problem is only getting worse. According to a report just released…
Many people see recovery as a linear upward progression of slowly getting better, one day at a time. But overcoming chemical dependency of any kind…
Though admitting you need help and checking into detox is one of the hardest steps on the road to recovery, there are plenty of trials…