Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
When kids suffer from trauma that came from their parents at a young age, placing them in a new home does not mean that their problems are over but that new ones are beginning. Children [...]
When to Get Help for a Heroin Addiction
Heroin is one of the most destructive drugs in existence, and it’s truly no surprise that it’s one of the most commonly used drugs as well. Heroin has a reputation for being a one hit [...]
Recovery is a Marathon: Don’t Forget to Breathe
As effective as treatment for drug or alcohol addiction has become in more recent years, there is still no absolute cure for addiction. A large portion of people who struggle with addiction will relapse, some [...]
3 Reasons you Should Consider an Inpatient Treatment Program
When you’re examining all of your options for a treatment program for your addiction to drugs or alcohol, there’s several factors to consider right away. Which are affordable or covered by your insurance, which ones [...]
Addicts are People, not Just Statistics
There are almost countless statistics about addiction and its effects on people. There are statistics and charts about every drug, alcohol, treatment types, treatment effectiveness, the list just goes on and on. With all of [...]
What to do When a Loved One Won’t Let you Help Them
Addiction can destroy lives, not just the lives of the addicted, but their friends and family often suffer as well. Marriages and relationships are usually damaged heavily, parents and children don’t speak for years at [...]
Coping with Cravings
Cravings to return to using drugs or alcohol are one of the most common reasons people relapse in recovery from addiction. No matter how long someone has been clean and sober, triggers can pop up [...]
Why the Right Treatment can be Hard to Find
Having the right treatment center or program for you and your needs is crucial in helping you build the foundations you need to having a lasting recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. By giving yourself [...]
The Time Spent in Treatment is Well Spent – Here’s Why!
Whether you’re looking into an inpatient addiction treatment center or an outpatient program where you attend meetings or appointments with counselors daily as your work or responsibilities allow, it can be daunting to think about [...]
When it’s Time to Seek Help, Here’s What to do
If you’re reading this article, chances are you or a loved one has reached a breaking point with their addiction to drugs or alcohol. Addiction can drive a person to run their life into the [...]