How Should I Prepare for Rehab?
When you prepare to enter inpatient drug or alcohol rehab, it is akin to thinking about going away to college. Getting the most out of both experiences requires pre-planning, preparation, and putting in a [...]
What’s the Difference Between Dry vs. Sober
One of the first things people learn about staying sober is that there is a huge difference between dry versus sober. When a person quits drinking, they learn alot about themselves, whether they drank [...]
How Do I Fill the Void After Rehab?
When you come to life after addiction rehab, you may discover that there are gaping holes in your life that feel like a bottomless pit. You likely struggle with low self-esteem or want to avoid [...]
Is Connectivity a “Bad Thing” in Rehab?
Being hyper connected is not necessarily a bad thing, until it becomes a problem. Forward-thinking recovery programs are looking at ways to structure rehab settings in a way that support people’s growth and healing, but [...]
Why Rehab is Not a Vacation
Many treatment centers for addiction are in beautiful places and are filled with a list of amenties that could rival a resort. From tennis courts to great food to art therapy and yoga, it can [...]
Activities You Can Expect in Treatment
Before you go to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction, knowing what activities to expect can prevent added stress and anxiety. Recovery is hard work and a life-changing process. Each facility can have different daily [...]
How Do You Choose the Right Detox Model?
One of the first steps to recovery from an addiction is to detox. Toxic substances must be removed from the person's body. There are different detox models to choose from, and depending on what drug [...]
What You Do Need to Pack for Treatment?
Deciding what to pack for your stay in treatment can be stressful. If you know what you do and do not need when you are packing for treatment, the process to prepare for your stay [...]
What do You Get Out of Recovery?
Admitting you have a problem with drugs or alcohol is the first step to recovery and takes a lot of courage and strength. While accepting your addiction to drugs or alcohol can be difficult, acknowledgment [...]