Guide: Outpatient Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Many individuals struggling with alcohol addiction decide to do an outpatient program (instead of a live-in inpatient treatment) to aid in their recovery.
Category: Alcohol Rehab
How to Stop Drinking: Reasons and Challenges
We all know: Drinking alcohol is a regular part of many social gatherings. It’s hard to avoid — parties, dinners, even just hanging out with friends. For those who want to know how to stop drinking, what can they do?
Alcohol Abuse Highlighted in New Global Report
While we often hear the term “alcohol abuse,” sometimes people who enter alcohol rehab programs think they’re the only ones with the problem. On the other hand, others may feel that alcohol is a “safe” drug – able to be controlled with little serious risks. Both concepts are wildly wrong, and a new World Health … Read More
Helping Others in Recovery While Still Taking Care of Yourself
Helping Others in Recovery While Still Taking Care of Yourself It’s easy to focus all of our time and attention on helping our loved ones through drug addiction recovery. In fact, sometimes we forget about taking care of ourselves because we spend so much time and energy supporting our their process. But taking care of … Read More
Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving According to the US Department of Transportation, every two hours, 3 people are killed in highway crashes due to drunk driving. The consequences of drunk driving include: arrests, property damage, injuries, and thousands of deaths each year. A recent report published by the Bureau of Transportation indicates that, “an estimated 4 million U.S. … Read More
The Effects of Alcohol on the Body
The Effects of Alcohol on the Body Most of us tend to think of alcohol use affecting mainly the liver and the brain. However, recent research points to evidence that alcohol impacts and effects almost every organ and system in the body. Further, the effects can be temporary or permanent depending on the amount consumed … Read More
Are Rehab Expenses Really Worth it?
When individuals reach the point where they want to recover from drug abuse, many feel they simply do not have the funds to do so. Or, they feel like they can beat it on their own and save money. Or, they think that rehab is too costly and they can’t or won’t afford it. A very … Read More
Illness or Health Crises Can Trigger PTSD
Illness or Health Crises Can Trigger PTSD Many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with veterans or victims of a serious crime or assault that results in emotional trauma. However, few realize just how much serious health diagnoses or illnesses can produce trauma and disturbing memories. This trauma can lead to disturbing dreams, trouble sleeping … Read More
Molina Insurance – In-Network Provider
We are please to announce that we are now an In-Network provider for Molina Insurance. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact us at 888-576-HEAL.
12-Step Alternatives: CBT and REBT
12-Step Alternatives: CBT and REBT The 12-step approach was started early in the 20th century before the medical community had any real understanding of what caused addiction, or how to treat it. The 12-step approach is a peer-based community support group…basically one addict or alcoholic helping another. It is a culture of recovery that is … Read More