When it comes to treatment for alcohol problems, finding and getting help is crucial for successful recovery. In the United States, there are 23.6 million people living with alcoholism or other substance use disorders. Less than 10% of these people will ever seek alcohol treatment in a rehab facility. One in five people entering rehab
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How Can A Men’s Drug Rehab Program Help With Addiction Treatment?
Properly dealing with addiction problems can be difficult. Often, people who start their journey to sobriety have to deal with physical, emotional, and sometimes psychological problems. Doing so gives them a better chance at maintaining a life without drug or alcohol addiction. For the best odds of lasting sobriety, people need to go through addiction
Do You or a Loved One Need Treatment for Alcoholism in Florida?
Do You or a Loved One Need Treatment for Alcoholism in Florida All across the country, people are struggling with the chronic disease of alcoholism. Many don’t realize that they have a problem, others linger in denial for years before seeking help. Families and friends often do their best to help or be supportive, but
Finding The Right Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Centers
Going through detox and rehabilitation at a qualified prescription drug addiction treatment center is crucial for anyone seeking a life away from prescription pill addiction. However, attending any treatment center won’t guarantee a person’s success. Those looking for help must enter a treatment center with programs that cater to their specific and unique needs. Things
Most Common Addictions Infographic
Do you want to know some of the most common addictions people face? Drugs and alcohol, sure, but what about your smartphone or food? I bet you didn’t realize work can be an addiction. Check out our infographic and learn about all the different ways people can become addicted and continue using despite the consequences.
Managing Your Recovery During the Holidays
Managing Your Recovery During the Holidays Whether you’re in recovery, know and support someone who is or work in the substance abuse treatment field, it is important to acknowledge and validate the difficulties the holidays present for maintaining sobriety and explore some ways to cope with these challenges. As wonderful as the holiday season can
Roommates in Sobriety: A Sober Roommate Network
Roommates in Sobriety: A Sober Roommate Network Out of personal hardships lies the heart behind RIS. “We created Roommates in Sobriety for people out there just like us, who didn’t want to come home to insanity, but to someone who got it, had similar interests, and wanted to create a safe, drug-free home.” The newly
The Vaughan Rule
The Vaughan Rule Kassidy Vaughan is an addict and thanks to being a TAM Scholarship winner, she is currently in treatment at New Beginnings. But that’s only part of her journey to get help. The rest of the road to get to where she is today is nothing short of a miracle. A miracle made
Questioning Your Behavior: Am I an Addict?
Questioning Your Behavior: Am I an Addict? “What’s your drug of choice?” “More.” “So what if I’ve had a few nights of heavy drinking, so what if I recreationally use some drugs with my friends on the weekends, that doesn’t mean I’m an alcoholic or an addict, right?” There is a distinct difference between a
Best Practices in Interventions for Residential Treatment Placement
Susan Rosovsky LPC, CCADC with ProActive Interventions Most people have a strong reaction to the word “intervention.” While the TV show Intervention has done a lot to spread the message that you don’t have to wait for your loved one to die or go to prison before getting them help, it has also led people