Stepping into an addiction treatment center for the first time can be intimidating. What can you expect? Maybe more importantly, what do they expect from you? The journey to recovery can be full of unexpected challenges, but anxiety around entering residential treatment doesn’t have to be one of them. Knowing what residential treatment is, how…
Starting residential treatment can be intimidating—it’s hard to know what to expect, what you’ll learn about yourself, and the challenges you might face. However, it’s also one of the bravest and most important steps you can take in your recovery journey. Stepping away from your everyday life and focusing solely on your recovery can help…
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is a potent synthetic drug that alters mood and sensory perception. While it’s often associated with partying and the club scene, many people use ecstasy for its calming and energizing effects. It’s important to recognize the signs of ecstasy abuse since recreational use can turn into an addiction over time.…
Many people view cocaine as a harmless party drug, but the reality is that cocaine abuse can bring with it serious, life-threatening side effects. Cocaine is a particularly addictive substance, and as a result, it can also be difficult to know when you have crossed the line from recreational use into a genuine substance use…
Drug addiction is a serious condition that requires professional treatment and care. While there are many addiction treatment centers across the country, not all of them offer long-term drug rehab. In many cases, however, this level of care is an essential step in the recovery process because it gives clients the time they need to…
When you are grappling with a substance use disorder (SUD) and decide it is time to seek treatment, choosing the right level of care is essential to effective recovery. Drug and alcohol addiction occurs on a spectrum ranging from mild to severe. For mild to moderate levels of addiction, short-term residential rehab or intensive outpatient…
Most people struggle to be objective about their drug and alcohol use. When you surround yourself with others who drink or do drugs, it is especially easy to justify your level of use or compare yourself to others, thinking, “Well, I don’t drink or use as much as they do.” It is also easy to…
According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 100,306 Americans died from drug overdoses in the 12 months ending April 2021, representing a 28.5% increase from the same period in the prior year. Provisional data indicate 75,673 overdose deaths were from opioids, up from 56,064. These numbers glaringly show that, despite national efforts…
The prevalence of substance use disorders in the LGBTQ+ community is significantly higher than that of the general population. A significant reason for this is that historically, people who identify as LGBTQ+ have experienced more stigma, discrimination, and other familial and societal challenges than those who identify as heterosexual. These factors have also made it…
Recognizing the need for addiction treatment is the first step on the road to recovery. However, with over 14,000 drug and alcohol rehab centers across the nation, deciding which one to choose can feel intimidating. Some people look for a rehabilitation center close to home to have the support of friends and family. Others should…