When you are struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), rehab is your best chance for recovery. However, if you choose to enter an outpatient treatment program, will it be enough? Inpatient rehab offers intensive, 24/7 treatment, medical assistance for withdrawal symptoms, and a full-time focus on recovery. Outpatient care helps those struggling to overcome […]
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Entering rehab can be a complicated choice, but it is probably a good idea if you’re considering it. However, not all rehabs are created equal. The most common treatment programs are either inpatient or outpatient, meaning you live in a residential facility or go home after treatment sessions. Although both of these are effective forms […]
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When you are in recovery, relapse is always possible. That probably isn’t something you want to hear when you’re feeling confident and capable. Relapse isn’t a sure thing, but it does happen, and it does happen often. The thing is, preparing for the possibility of relapse can help prevent it. What Is Relapse? A relapse […]
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Once you’ve admitted you have a substance use problem, deciding to enter rehab is a wise choice. Taking that next step to ask for help and actually commit to it can play a huge role in your long-term recovery. Most people researching and seeking drug and alcohol addiction treatment will enter inpatient or outpatient rehab. […]
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Admitting you have a problem and seeking treatment is a big step in recovery. If you are looking for a rehab center, you are getting closer to that goal. However, you must seek the proper treatment. There are several options, and they are not one size fits all. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Depending […]
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During addiction recovery, you are going through a lot of adjustments. Not only have you cut out alcohol and been through detox and treatment, but you are reevaluating your whole life. You may need to rethink some friendships, activities, and other habits that correlate with your addiction. Throughout treatment, you likely learned that addiction isn’t […]
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Addiction can be hard to define and difficult to determine. Figuring out if you’re addicted can bring up a lot of emotions. You may not want to admit it because it is a problem and something you’ll need to work on every day if you are hoping to recover. You might feel disappointed in yourself […]
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Recovering from drug or alcohol abuse is a process, and recovery will have ups and downs. Starting with drug detox, the recovery process can be a long and challenging one … although it’s worth it. While there is no easy way to go through recovery, with the support of your family, you can feel less […]
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If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness, you may be wondering, “Now what?” More than 50% of people will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That means getting a mental illness diagnosis is anything but rare. […]
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Social media is a big part of most people’s lives. It is something you probably look at daily. Of course, it has its benefits, such as connecting people across the world and making work easier, but it also has its downsides. Social media is often criticized for false advertising, unrealistic expectations, and being a negative […]
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