Is Relapse a Normal Part of Recovery?
Imagine that after a long and debilitating 4 years, your loved one finally makes the decision to attend rehab for drug addiction. They complete the 30-day program and are provided with an aftercare plan when they leave. At this point, the risk of relapse is a very real concern. Is it normal? Can it be […]
How Has Treatment for Addiction Changed over the Years?
Addiction treatment has made many strides over the years, and for this, we can be grateful. In the past, society viewed addiction as a moral flaw. Addicts were sent to asylums or prison and received inhumane methods of treatment. As the years progressed, addiction wasn’t as much as a flaw as it was a weakness. […]
Behind the Doors of an Addiction Treatment Facility
When you think of a drug rehabilitation center, what comes to mind? For many, it’s images of crowded halls, group meetings, and cafeteria-style dining rooms. It’s these images that can scare people away from seeking treatment for themselves or others. Like in other areas of life, we turn to media to learn more about the […]
Private vs. Public Addiction Treatment Centers: Are They the Same?
For the individual who has acknowledged their addiction to drugs and alcohol, treatment is the next step that can make the difference between life and death. Yet not everyone has the same opportunities when seeking treatment. Some people have insurance and are able to seek out a private rehabilitation center that will be partially or […]
The Challenges Recovering Addicts Face after Treatment
For an addict who has successfully completed an inpatient rehabilitation program and has returned home with a supportive family by their side, it would seem as if this individual would be on the track to sobriety. Looking at it from a textbook point of view, the addict would go through detoxification, attend therapy sessions, uncover […]
What is the Difference between Luxury and Standard Rehabilitation? Is One Better than the Other?
The first decision that needs to be made after admitting to a drug or alcohol addiction is the type of treatment you will be seeking. For serious drug and alcohol problems, inpatient treatment is the best option. While it can be difficult to take a leave of absence from life for 30 days or more, […]
How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost?
If you are searching for a drug treatment center for a loved one or yourself, one of the first questions you’ll have is how much rehabilitation costs. It’s difficult to pinpoint a general cost of a treatment since each facility varies based on its location, types of treatment, and amenities. Additionally, there is a significant […]
What Happens if I Relapse?
The word ‘relapse’ has negative connotations to it, but the truth is that relapse is common in people who are recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. Relapse does not mean failure, it does not mean that you should give up. The goal is to try again to pursue the sober life you want while […]
The Impact the Sports and Hip Hop Cultures Have Had on Purple Drank
It may sound harmless – Purple Drank – but this concoction poses real risks to our society, and the drug’s image is made worse by the acceptance it has received from the sports and hip hop cultures. Other names for the drink include purple jelly, sizzurp, Tskiuni, lean, syrup, drank or barre. It may also […]
