How Strong Friendships Support Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment Careers

Research consistently shows that people are wired to seek human connection. Our social motivations, such as the need for belonging or the desire to please others, can lead us down the road of substance abuse. But strong friendships can also help individuals succeed in recovery. The Types of Friends You’ll Meet in Recovery We often […]

Benzodiazepine Abuse: Signs & Symptoms

Benzodiazepine Abuse

Benzodiazepines are sedatives that are often used for anxiety and insomnia. In fact, they’re the most widely prescribed medications. Because these medications are prescribed by doctors, many people don’t realize that they have a high potential for addiction and abuse. Taking them according to your doctor’s instructions can prevent you from becoming dependent on the […]

What Is a Functional Alcoholic?

Functional Alcoholic

Many people are going through some personal struggles that aren’t visible to the outside world. That’s especially true for a functional alcoholic. These individuals might not seek treatment because they don’t believe that they have a problem and those around them aren’t aware of the issue. But a functional alcoholic’s behavior, performance and lifestyle are […]

Alcohol-Induced Psychosis: Symptoms & Treatment

Alcohol-Induced Psychosis

Heavy alcohol use changes the way that you think and behave. Intoxication shifts your perceptions and can make you see, hear and believe things that aren’t really there. But if you have significant hallucinations or delusions, you could be suffering from alcoholic psychosis. Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen upon inebriation or while you’re in withdrawal. If […]

Benefits of Neurofeedback Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Neurofeedback Therapy

Addiction generates and reinforces unhealthy communication patterns in the brain. Many people who struggle with substance abuse disorder have probably wished that they could just retrain their brain to ensure a successful recovery. Neurofeedback therapy offers that ability. It’s not magic; it’s an evidence-based technique that has been developed in recent decades for treating mental […]

7 Benefits of Getting Sober at a Young Age

7 Benefits of Getting Sober at a Young Age

In our society, people often turn a blind eye to drug and alcohol use at a young age. Therefore, it can be difficult for young people to determine whether they have a substance abuse disorder. Are they just experimenting, or do they need help getting sober? You might feel as though you’re simply partying a […]

9 Tips for Staging an Intervention

Staging an Intervention

Staging an intervention for someone who is struggling with addiction is intimidating. You want to help this person, but you have heard that you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves. You’re worried that your plan will backfire, pushing away your loved one instead of showing them that they have your support. Pros […]

What is Freedom From Active Addiction and How to Get It

freedom from active addiction

Freedom from addiction is the main promise in Alcoholics Anonymus.  On the title page of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, it states: “The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism” There is a big difference between recovering and being recovered, as we discuss on our blog. Recovered signifies that […]

When Does Sobriety Get Easy?

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When Does Sobriety Get Easy? Sobriety does get easier. When it does really depends on your attitude and if you’re working to treat your addiction.    Find an Inpatient Rehab Program Now We are here to help you through every aspect of recovery. Call our admissions team to find the best for long-term recovery. (866) […]

4 Reasons Why Quitting Heroin Cold Turkey is a Bad Idea

For those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs, the idea of quitting cold turkey can feel attractive.  Many addicts think they are strong enough, smart enough, and determined enough to give up their habit on their own, without the hassle of inpatient rehab. Those feelings are certainly understandable, but there are many reasons why […]