Category Archives: Treatment Programs

A common dual diagnosis is addiction plus ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. About 25 percent of people seeking addiction treatment also … Continue reading How ADHD Increases Your Risk of Addiction →

Depression is a major risk factor for addiction. It’s common for people suffering with depression to try to self-medicate with … Continue reading Lesser Known Signs of Depression →

  Deciding to get help is the most important decision you’ll ever make, and deciding WHERE to get that help … Continue reading 5 Things a Credible Alcohol or Drug Rehabilitation Center DOESN’T Do →

Recovery capital includes all the resources a person has that can help sustain addiction recovery. The more recovery capital someone … Continue reading The Importance of Recovery Capital →

Your loved one thinks you have a problem. This is obviously not a good sign, but is it conclusive proof … Continue reading What to Do: A Loved One Thinks I have a Substance or Alcohol Problem →

There are many approaches to addiction treatment. There is therapy, addiction medicine, 12-step programs, inpatient programs, and outpatient programs. Treatment … Continue reading How to Choose Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment →

Everyone wants to support a friend or family member recovering from addiction. You may have spent years watching a friend’s … Continue reading What Not to Say to Someone in Recovery →

Most people who struggle with addiction also struggle with another mental health issue, typically depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, … Continue reading 4 Myths About Therapy →

  Feelings of anxiety, stress and depression can take over your life quickly. It’s easy—and common—to numb those feelings by … Continue reading Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Centers →

  Addiction used to be thought of as a vice, not a disease. As our understanding of addiction has evolved, … Continue reading Part Three: Evidence Based Treatment for Addiction →

  Rehab is one of the most intense experiences you’ll ever have in your life. Name an emotion and you’ll … Continue reading Part Two: Finding a Rehab with Leadership Credibility →

The opioid crisis has destroyed lives and torn families apart. However, it also fueled an industry that is estimated to … Continue reading Part One: Finding the Best Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabs →