Fear can be just as poisonous as addiction itself. Fear can bend you to peer pressure, even when you would rather say “no.” Fear can keep you using, even when you want to be well, because you’re afraid that life will be too overwhelming—or too underwhelming—if you were to stop.
Isolation is a deep problem for human beings. It goes against our social nature and our need for contact, companionship, and support. It can occur at various times throughout our lives, resulting in loneliness and even depression.
You’ve made the difficult choice to seek addiction treatment for yourself or for a family member. You’ve done your research and narrowed down your options to a list of local facilities to which you might turn for help.
During this time of nationwide social distancing and quarantine at home, many of us are hypervigilant about watching for signs of the coronavirus infection. Though some questions remain about the transmission and communicability of this novel viral illness
The COVID-19 crisis affects us all in different ways. Some worry about their jobs and their ability to support themselves and their families; others worry for themselves or their loved ones, for those who may be at elevated risk should they contract coronavirus.
It’s understandable that, when faced with the difficult prospect of quitting substance abuse, so many people wonder, “Can I just detox at home?” Seeking professional medical help at an official detox center can be an intimidating endeavor even under the best of circumstances
For some of us, exercise is the most important part of the day. A good workout can seem to fix just about anything, from an infuriating day at work to an awkward first date or even just a simple case of the blues.
Entering drug rehab is a brave and difficult decision to make. Choosing which drug rehab center to go to can be just as challenging. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by a variety of options
An assessment to define the problem is often the first step to finding a solution. It makes sense, then, that a substance abuse evaluation should precede the formulation of a rehabilitation treatment plan for addiction.
We tend to want to believe recovery is permanent once it’s achieved. Recovery is hard work, both for the person who was once addicted and for those who have supported them throughout the healing process. The thought of all that effort and hope being in vain can be devastating.
