Chronic alcohol abuse has the potential to cause severe and sometimes fatal health conditions, including Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (a.k.a. wet brain" syndrome). According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and…

Many people may not be aware of how serious addiction and mental health issues are. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience…

One of the hardest parts of recovery at times is coming to terms with acceptance." It can be hard to accept that our old way of life must end for…

Individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) spend the majority of their time in treatment, engaging one-on-one with clinicians. Non-residential programs provide the same positive outcomes as residential care for…

Clients in non-residential treatment programs have the opportunity to control the direction of their care by collaborating closely with the clinical team. According to the Journal of Substance Use and…

Full-day treatment programs help clients focus on their recovery while allowing them additional freedom to attend to personal responsibilities. Many people continue to work or care for their home during…

Misusing some substances can cause people to experience short- or long-term psychosis symptoms. According to Frontiers in Psychiatry, lenty of findings prove that illicit substances (i.e., cannabinoids, cocaine, amphetamines, and…

It is important to remember that recovery is a process rather than an event. This means that there is no overnight cure." It takes due diligence, and it takes time….

Finding the right place for recovery, right away, can be crucial for long-term success. According to Addiction Relapse Prevention by Nicholas Guenzel and Dennis McChargue, One primary concern in addiction…