by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 20, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Recovery
The simple answer: to avoid distractions and focus on recovery. The more complex answer involves the necessary evolution you need to experience when going through substance abuse treatment. There’s a root cause for addictive behavior. Once your brain is altered...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 9, 2018 | Drug Treatment, Recovery, Addiction
After completing rehabilitation for substance abuse, many people feel exposed, vulnerable, and unsure. If you spent quality time in cognitive or behavioral therapy, you know these emotions are safe to acknowledge and explore. You have a right to them, and the right to...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 3, 2018 | Recovery, Addiction, Drug Treatment
As you transition from an existence clouded by drugs or alcohol to a life of clarity and purpose, there are many unknowns. Dealing with them may seem daunting at first, so it’s helpful to have a good understanding of what to expect. For example, now that...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 22, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment, Recovery
Individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder are often confused about the differences between inpatient residential treatment and outpatient care. Although both types of programs offer intensive counseling to help build the skills necessary for sobriety,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 26, 2018 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
One barrier to seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) is the concept of detoxing. In movies and television shows, this process is often depicted in horrific ways. This can create the misconception that stopping drug or alcohol use is worse than continuing....
by Dana Hinders | Jun 11, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates in the United States have increased 25% since 1999, affecting people of all sexes, ages, races, and ethnic groups. Suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in the United States....
