by Twin Lakes | Jan 27, 2017 | Drug Treatment
Addiction is not a gender-specific issue; both men and women struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol. That said, more treatment centers are beginning to offer gender-specific therapy. What is gender-specific therapy? Simply put, it keeps the genders segregated...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 22, 2016 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Making the decision to go into a drug treatment facility is life-changing. The first few days in treatment can feel alien and scary. As the mind and body begin to heal and as you make new friends, it becomes easier to fall into the daily routine of treatment. After...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 10, 2016 | Drug Treatment
Having an understanding of the continuum of care in addiction treatment is beneficial for both the person addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and for their loved ones. The first step for many people who struggle with an addiction is going in to residential treatment....
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 9, 2016 | Drug Treatment
If you are struggling with addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and are also a parent, you may feel lost as to what to do to get help. It is not like you can just admit yourself to rehab and no one will know. You have to find someone to care for your children, therefore...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 17, 2016 | Drug Treatment
If you are a parent concerned about whether your teen is using drugs, urine testing is an option. However, this most common type of drug test is also the easiest to manipulate. With any drug test, time is of the essence. It is important to remember that when urine...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Feb 3, 2016 | Drug Treatment
Choosing the right drug treatment center is an important, life-changing decision. If you are considering going into rehab and wondering if you should choose somewhere close to or far away from home, consider your personal experiences. No one answer fits all cases....
