Deciding to enter a recovery program is challenging and life-altering. As friends and family, it’s essential to support those in recovery by asking the right questions. While many questions can be hurtful and painful, many questions can aid in deepening …
There are many questions surrounding the use of alcohol substitutes for recovering alcoholics. Are there any benefits? What are the risks? Does non-alcoholic beer have alcohol in it? In recent years, especially with the pandemic raising alcoholism rates significantly, people …
Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier …
Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, has been around for nearly a century and is still one of the most important ways to help people suffering from alcohol addiction. But how does AA help with alcohol abuse? That’s a question that we …
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“Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” ~ Robert Downey Jr.
Alcohol misuse is a serious health condition that requires targeted medical intervention. For folks in need of rehab, alcohol inpatient treatment services are usually recommended, although outpatient programs are sometimes offered as an alternative. Inpatient alcohol rehab is considered the …
People generally associate addiction treatment centers with inpatient recovery programs for alcoholism and drug addiction. But most treatment facilities also offer outpatient alcohol rehabilitation options for those who prefer this pathway to healing and recovery. Many of the same evidence-based …
The decision to get admitted into a medical detox center can bring up wildly different emotions ranging from excitement to despair. Sometimes these intense emotions can make it challenging to get the ball rolling and begin withdrawing from addictive substances. …
When a teenager or young adult child has a problem with alcohol or drugs, it can cause parents to experience anger, fear, and disappointment. Dealing with an addiction problem for any family member can be confusing and overwhelming, but it …
If you’re in recovery from addiction, one of the best things you can do for your sobriety is to make an aftercare plan. An aftercare plan is a set of guidelines and activities you commit to following once you leave …
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