by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 16, 2023 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
During early recovery, you may experience a range of emotions. You may feel trapped in the past and think it’s impossible to move forward. You may be dwelling on things you cannot change instead of focusing on rebuilding your life free of the substances that...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 8, 2023 | Drug Treatment
Both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs have many benefits for those with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The main difference between the two types of treatment programs is where the person stays. With an inpatient program, the person stays at a...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 17, 2022 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Relapse can happen for a variety of reasons: stress, lack of support, or not prioritizing your sobriety. Taking the time to understand what could trigger you to relapse and avoiding it can help you stay on your recovery journey. In addition, consider the following...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 23, 2022 | Drug Treatment
It’s always a good wellness practice to consider holistic pain management options. You can achieve many benefits through alternative modalities that include everything from acupuncture and chiropractic care to myofascial release therapy and biofeedback. More...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 17, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
When you’re in desperate need of good, deep sleep, you’ll try almost anything to make sure that happens. While there are numerous over-the-counter (OTC) remedies for occasional sleeplessness, many people talk with their doctors about stronger options, like...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Sep 9, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that approximately one million adults aged 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Many older adults may abuse alcohol or drugs to deal with life changes that occur with age, including changes in their bodies,...
