I couldn’t have ended 20+ years of alcoholism without the support of my wonderful family. They stood by me throughout my darkest moments, even when they didn’t have to. It took a lot of effort on their part to deal with my nonsense. Lies, lashing out, threats, all the horrible ways that I treated them, and they were still there…
America’s battle with substance abuse: it’s been a major problem in this country for countless numbers of years. We’ve seen husbands, wives, children, grandparents, neighbors, friends and relatives taken down dark paths by drugs and alcohol with seemingly no way to stop it.
Gaining popularity in the 1980’s right after the height of the cocaine era of the ’70s, crack abuse became so pervasive
Relapse is something that is a normal part of addiction recovery. Not everyone relapses after getting sober, but many do
If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, then you know that you cannot just simply stop using. In fact, ensuring that you have
Addiction is an extremely personal disease. Of course, someone’s drug or alcohol addiction does not just impact them on a personal level. It impacts all those around him or her
Residential treatment is the highest level of professional addiction treatment available. If you enroll in a residential treatment program, you will live at the facility. Most residential treatment programs last 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on the needs of the patient.
The disease of addiction is complex and insidious. People who struggle with addiction face consequences from their use. Also, addicts may experience obstacles in recovery. Sometimes these obstacles cause a relapse. When a person continually relapses
Detox is an essential first step for those dependent on drugs like opioids, cocaine, meth, etc. Without it, attempts to get sober can be nearly impossible. This is because when someone tries to stop using, they can develop withdrawal symptoms
Very few diseases are as insidious and destructive as addiction is. People who struggle with addiction are experiencing a chronic, relapsing disease of the brain that impacts their behaviours, emotions, mental wellness, and physical health.