by Darren | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog
If you love someone with a substance use disorder, whether they’re a spouse, parent, sibling, child, or friend, it’s important to set clear boundaries for the terms of your relationship. Substance use robs your loved one of the ability to think clearly. Instead of...
by Darren | Jan 5, 2019 | Blog
Unfortunately, addicts in recovery are not treated in the same manner as people living with other chronic illnesses. There are a number of points their loved ones, friends, and others can find difficult to understand and accept, which can lead to uncomfortable...
by parris | Dec 31, 2018 | Blog
People suffering from the disease of addiction and alcoholism have a very difficult time seeing the problem for what it is. This is because of the defense mechanism of denial. Denial has been known to stand for ” don’t even ...
by Darren | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog
Drug and alcohol addiction are lifelong diseases, yet many assume they’re more like bacterial infections, where a prescribed dose of antibiotics will cure the patient. Being an addict is a condition more like having diabetes, which benefits from a thorough...
by Darren | Oct 27, 2018 | Blog
What credentials does the program’s clinical staff hold, and how much education was needed to acquire those credentials? – Credentials and licenses ensure that the person providing treatment meets nationally recognized standards for professional practice. It is...
by Darren | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog
One of the important aspects of becoming free of addiction is being able to control your emotional state, especially when life doesn’t go the way you think it should. A lack of emotional maturity brings unhappiness and can prevent a normal person from progressing. It...
