Watching a loved one battle an addiction is never easy. You might be watching your child, parent, or sibling constantly deal with the consequences of addiction. Ultimately, your loved one will have to make the active decision to attend treatment in order for the program to truly work. However, you can use some strategies to…
Deciding to enroll in a rehab program is a critical first step to beginning life in recovery. After choosing to go to rehab, the next important decision is to find the right program. Blue Cross and many other health insurance carriers offer coverage for substance abuse treatment programs. Clients who would like to use their…
If things are challenging in rehab for you right now, you might think it’s time to quit, especially if you have done inpatient rehab several times and find yourself relapsing repeatedly. No matter how challenging the situation may seem, continuing to go to rehab and get treatment, even if you relapse, is a far better…
The decision to enter detox and rehab will always create a huge change in your life. Depending on the drugs you’ve been using, the detox process can take a great deal of time. Additionally, the length of time you’ve been using will have an impact on your detox and rehab experience. How long have you…
People who abuse drugs and alcohol may eventually develop a physiological dependency on their substance of choice. Once dependency develops, addiction often follows. Addicts often find themselves thinking of when and where they can consume more alcohol or drugs. In alcohol-free and drug-free spaces, an addict may be wondering how one could go without drugs…
Making the decision to seek treatment for an addiction is the first and most significant step on your path to recovery. Before leaving to travel to the rehab center, it’s important to prepare your house for your absence. Most of these preparations help you to feel at ease about what you leave behind while in…
Are you in the process of receiving treatment for your substance use disorder and suddenly running into problems with your family? Daily stressors and arguments with loved ones can cause you to feel triggered to use again. However, you must resist the temptation to use drugs or drink away your family problems. Instead, it’s best…
Millions of people are prescribed opioids to treat chronic pain or medical conditions like cancer. While these drugs can help ease severe pain, they are also highly addictive, leading to dependency and addiction. In the worst cases, a person can suffer an overdose, which can lead to death. In the state of Massachusetts, it’s understood…
If you are looking to enroll in a substance abuse treatment program for the first time, you may be wondering, “Should I go to an inpatient or outpatient rehab facility?” Both program structures offer advantages and disadvantages. Nevertheless, the answer depends on several factors that are unique to each individual. Both inpatient and outpatient rehab…
Drug and alcohol rehab centers are highly valuable resources to the communities they serve. Most people think of treatment facilities as places where addicts go to get clean. However, these centers can also be powerful sources of information sources for people who struggle with addiction and for their friends and family members. In addition to…