When families discover that someone in their midst needs help with an addiction issue, they’re often asked to develop an entirely new vocabulary. There are new treatment terms to master, medical professionals to identify, and medications to memorize. It’s an exciting time for some families, particularly those that have been dealing with an addiction issue […]
Often, when it comes to drugs, we tend to use a sliding scale in determining their potential danger. Alcohol and marijuana are gray areas for many, who argue that they can be used responsibly. While alcohol is legal for adults and many people consume it responsibly, pot is still not legal in most states, and […]
When you or a loved one is in need of drug or alcohol treatment, the last thing you want to worry about is how you’re going to pay for it. Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to anyone getting vital, life-saving help. And even if the money for treatment IS available, getting access to it can […]
The ins and outs of treatment aren’t general knowledge to most people. When it comes to addiction, much of our education is on a “need to know” basis. That means that once you determine that you or a loved one needs treatment, there are decisions to be made, and you may be scrambling for information. […]
For those in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, there are certain times that are more emotion-filled, leaving them at greater risk for relapse. Easing back into “real life” after treatment can be hard enough, but the holidays can bring reality crashing back in at top speed. Emotions can go into overdrive as a result […]
