Category: Understanding Addiction

Residential inpatient treatment is a specialized form of care designed for individuals struggling with addiction, mental health disorders, or both. Residential treatment offers a structured environment where patients can focus on recovery with 24/7 support from medical professionals and therapists. This comprehensive guide aims to provide insights into what inpatient residential treatment is like, who […]

People who find themselves in a downward spiral from addiction and mental illness are not the only ones affected. Their loved ones may also deal with the individual’s substance abuse problems, including abusive and aggressive behaviors, financial issues, shame, uncertainty and relapses. Those in the Native American Community, although a small part of the country’s […]

Your journey through the recovery process is sure to include both beautiful moments and difficult scenarios. That’s why having a strong network of friends and loved ones who are there for you when times get tough is essential to overcoming setbacks and staying on track when the temptation to relapse arises.  After all, each and […]

If your loved one has struggled with substance addiction, then you may have heard the term “enabling” or being an “enabler.”  Enabling is defined as doing things for an individual with a substance use disorder that they normally could do for themselves if they were sober.  The term also includes making excuses for your loved […]

When discussing relationships of any nature, there are two key components to establishing a solid personal foundation while simultaneously building the relationship into a longstanding bond. These components are trust and communication. In order to enter into a relationship with someone, whether it be a child and parent or choosing a sober support, there must […]

The act of Googling, “What are meth addiction signs?” probably has you feeling sick to your stomach, sending an all-consuming wave of nausea through your body. The disease of addiction is a cold-hearted monster that destroys goals and dreams, tears apart families, and fundamentally changes the physical and chemical makeup of an addict’s mind and […]

Wanting the best for those closest to you is a commendable desire. The compassion and empathy you’ve displayed toward your loved ones has solidified relationships and created a situation in which your family members and closest friends turn to you in times of need for guidance and personal assistance. Empathy, however, can morph into acts […]

The term “holistic” is obtained from the word “holos” which is a Greek word meaning “whole.” During holistic therapy treatment, a therapist looks at the underlying cause of your current state rather than addressing the immediate symptom. After discovering the underlying cause, the therapist then works to restore the natural balance of your body leading […]

When most of us think about addiction, our minds go directly to substance abuse. Dependencies on alcohol, narcotics, or nicotine are three of the most publically recognized addictions in our society, due to the overwhelming number of people dealing with them each day. We are able to see the physical and psychological effects of these […]