As of 2019, there were almost 16,000 rehab centers in the United States. California had the biggest share by far, with almost 1,800. That might seem like a massive pool to choose from if you are considering substance abuse treatment. Of course, you can narrow them down according to which centers take your insurance, where […]
Read More »A few years back, if you had brought up the topic of luxury rehab centers, I would have been cynical. The term brings to mind a glorified resort where the rich and famous go to give people the semblance that they are actually trying. At best, I would have considered luxury rehab to be an […]
Read More »For professionals struggling with addiction, getting treatment can be a minefield. You want to get better – and you need to get better if you are to do your job properly – but don’t want your addiction history to compromise your standing. In an ideal world, organizations and authorities would see addiction recovery for what […]
Read More »Treating alcoholism is always tricky. It is an illness that is both physical and psychological. Once a person has detoxed from alcohol, they still need to manage urges and recover on an emotional level. But the complications don’t stop there. There are a number of co-occurring disorders that are often diagnosed alongside alcoholism. Let’s take […]
Read More »Whether or not you live in California, you might be considering entering a California drug rehab program. California is home to some of the best drug rehab programs in the world, on both a treatment and comfort level. Here is what you need to know about drug rehab programs in California and why they are […]
Read More »“Without my therapist, I wouldn’t have known where to start” “I had to learn why I was addicted before I learned how to change” “In therapy, I discovered that I’d been depressed long before I drank my first shot” Drug and alcohol rehab is, by its very nature, a communal experience. This is by design, […]
Read More »Alcohol has an interesting place in our culture. It is widely used, by young and old alike. It is considered a safe and legitimate means of having fun on a night out. No one is calling for it to be made illegal. When compared to drugs, it is considered to somehow occupy an entirely different […]
Read More »“When I found out my son was addicted to drugs, I blamed myself. Instead of doing what was best for him, I got into the habit of fixing his messes” “Rehab was great, but I knew I’d have to go back to my family afterwards. And boy was my family dysfunctional!” Family therapy is an […]
Read More »“Rehab was amazing, but if not for the outpatient treatment program, I think I’d have relapsed pretty fast. Life on the outside is tougher than I remembered” “Going from no responsibilities to all the responsibilities in the world is wild! I didn’t want to do more treatment after leaving rehab, but going it alone would’ve […]
Read More »“I thought rehab would be the worst time of my life, but I ended up loving it” “Inpatient treatment taught me about all my good personality traits. Instead of seeing myself as a failure, I can now see how strong I really am” “I didn’t just learn how to stop using drugs. I learned how […]
Read More »How do I stop caring what other people think? For recovering addicts, this question is especially important. While we know that addiction is not a moral failing, and that our recovery is an incredible achievement, it is nonetheless tough to feel good about ourselves around other people. There is a famous saying that states that […]
Read More »Much of the narrative around addiction focuses on the negatives. We’re told that addicts can’t be trusted. Addicts can’t ever have another drink. Addicts can’t make up for what they’ve done. When people talk about addicts they talk about their limitations. There is an implicit understanding that addicts are expected to live a kind of […]
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