Does Addiction Treatment Work?
Does Addiction Treatment Work? It is important for people choosing a treatment center to have a measure of official accreditation, like Joint Commission accreditation, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, state licensure and certifications. One [...]
Enabling Your Loved One To Death
The brutal shockwaves of having an addicted family member can be felt through generations. We know first hand how difficult it can be -- mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially for parents, spouses and adult children [...]
Family Roles in Addiction: Are You Enabling?
Addiction is a Family Disease The stress that comes from having an addicted family member can sometimes feel insurmountable. While the surface problem seems to be presenting itself in the form of one family [...]
Break the Stigma of Maintenance Assisted Treatment (MAT)
What is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)? Medication assisted treatment can be defined as the use of medications along with combined counseling and behavioral therapies. This provides a patient a comprehensive approach to treatment of substance [...]
The Cost of Rehab Doesn’t Need To Be Intimidating
Understanding The Cost of Rehab The cost of rehab can sound like a daunting obstacle between your loved one and the treatment they need. Understanding the total out of pocket commitment is a crucial deciding [...]
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction
Understanding PTSD and Addiction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, and addiction have proven correlation to each other. PTSD is a mental disorder that develops when someone witnesses a traumatic, scary, dangerous, or life-threatening event. When [...]