4 Benefits of Medication Management During rehab and through the initial phases of recovery, medication is a vital component of care for many people working to overcome addiction. Depending on individual needs, it may take the form of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for a substance use disorder (SUD), pharmaceutical therapy for a co-occurring mental health condition,… Continue reading 4 Benefits of Medication Management
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When to Consider Sober Living
When to Consider Sober Living When making the courageous decision to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, most people are hyper-focused on the first two phases of recovery: detox and rehab. But between the end of an intensive rehab program and the start of an independent life of sustained sobriety, many people need… Continue reading When to Consider Sober Living
Health Risks of Addiction and How to Avoid Them
Health Risks of Addiction and How to Avoid Them It’s no secret that alcohol and drug addiction can take a major toll on virtually every aspect of a person’s life — distressed relationships, strained finances, difficulties at work or school, and legal problems are just a few common repercussions of a substance use disorder (SUD). … Continue reading Health Risks of Addiction and How to Avoid Them
Signs of Substance Abuse Relapse
Signs of Substance Abuse Relapse After your loved one goes through rehab for a drug or alcohol addiction, you want to offer positivity and encouragement as they begin to navigate their recovery. But if you want to provide unconditional support, it’s important to recognize that sobriety is a lifelong effort — and setbacks are common. … Continue reading Signs of Substance Abuse Relapse
How to Choose the Right Recovery Treatment
How to Choose the Right Recovery Treatment Admitting that you’re struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction can be difficult, but it’s also the first meaningful step toward recovery. The second crucial step toward recovery is deciding it’s time to seek treatment. But finding the right rehab program — one that meets your personal needs as it… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Recovery Treatment
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction
Add Your Heading Text Here How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction Addiction is a complex chronic illness that affects millions of people in the United States at any given time. Addiction to drugs or alcohol is especially common — according to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans say they know someone… Continue reading How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction
Myths and Facts About Medical Treatment for Substance Abuse
Myths and Facts About Medical Treatment for Substance Abuse In 2018, more than 19 million adolescents and adults in the U.S. needed treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD). Of these, just under one million people (5%) perceived a need for medical care, but only 392,000 people (2%) received professional help. While there are various reasons people… Continue reading Myths and Facts About Medical Treatment for Substance Abuse
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction
Understanding Your Options for Mental Health Treatment Addiction and mental illness are often co-occurring problems. Just as living with an untreated mental health disorder increases your risk of developing an addiction, living with an untreated substance use disorder leaves you more vulnerable to mental health issues. To put it another way — mental illness can… Continue reading How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction
What is Social Detoxing?
What is Social Detoxing? For someone who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, recognizing that there’s a problem and wanting to overcome it are the first steps toward recovery. The first meaningful step toward actual change, however, is action. Before someone can modify their behaviors and address the root cause of an addiction, they must… Continue reading What is Social Detoxing?
Five Ways to Stay Sober
Five Ways to Stay Sober Achieving sobriety is a noteworthy accomplishment; maintaining sobriety takes dedication and perseverance. For as motivating as it feels to overcome an alcohol use disorder, recovery isn’t a foregone conclusion — it’s a lifelong process that setbacks can disrupt. Many people experience alcohol use disorder as a chronic disease that carries… Continue reading Five Ways to Stay Sober