Intensive Outpatient vs. Traditional Outpatient Alcohol Treatment

Oct 30, 2020

Intensive Outpatient vs. Traditional Outpatient Alcohol Treatment If you are experiencing alcohol dependency or alcohol abuse, you may be considering entering a treatment program. Looking for the right type of treatment for your situation is an important decision and...

Meditation and Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery

Oct 26, 2020

Meditation and Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery Addiction to substances or behaviors depends on a complicated interplay of brain chemistry, genetics, environment, and the availability of substances or behaviors to an individual. It would be irresponsible, therefore,...

Is It Possible to Recover Without Treatment?

Sep 16, 2020

Is It Possible to Recover Without Treatment? There is an old saying, “Anything is possible.” Many believe this is true and perhaps it is. When it comes to addiction and whether someone can recover without treatment, a better question would be, “Is it probable”? From...

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol

Jul 29, 2020

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol Are you newly sober? If so, congratulations. You might be dealing with a lot of emotions during this time, such as excitement for a new phase of life, fear at the thought of managing your sobriety long-term, and...

Substance Abuse Disorder vs. Addiction

Mar 5, 2020

Substance Abuse Disorder vs. Addiction An individual who is using substances or drawn by a desire to use substances is affected by a range of symptoms. The various names of these struggles are nearly as numerous as the symptoms. Find out more about the causes,...