Am I a Failure if I Return to Treatment Again?
With any addiction, relapse is common. Recovery is an ongoing process, and sometimes we fall. We are human. If we fall, though, it is important to get back up. You have not failed and are not a […]
With any addiction, relapse is common. Recovery is an ongoing process, and sometimes we fall. We are human. If we fall, though, it is important to get back up. You have not failed and are not a […]
Your recovery journey will not be like anyone else’s. No two recovery journeys are exactly alike because every person has different recovery needs. Some variables may include where you are on the substance use spectrum, your socioeconomic […]
Identifying the root causes of your substance use disorder (SUD) will help you sustain a successful recovery. Many factors can drive somebody to use substances, such as chronic mental and physical health disorders. Chronic pain is highly […]
California treatment centers can differ greatly in size, price, philosophy, and treatments. There’s a lot to consider when looking for a recovery facility program. Perhaps the most important thing to consider is the type of people you […]
There are so many different types of treatment centers to choose from that it can be overwhelming. You want to enter a treatment program that is a good fit for your unique recovery needs. A treatment program […]
With winter fully settled, you might find it difficult to complete tasks that used to be easy. You could have a harder time managing your mental health symptoms. It might be difficult to get out of bed, […]
Many treatment facilities offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders (SUD) alongside psychotherapies and complementary treatments. MAT is usually administered during the detox stage of treatment. While there are many misconceptions about MAT, the use of […]
Many treatment facilities offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders (SUD) alongside psychotherapies and complementary treatments. MAT is usually administered during the detox stage of treatment. While there are many misconceptions about MAT, the use of […]
Disconnection during substance use treatment often gives people the opportunity to shut down stressors from the outside world. Many treatment centers do not allow cell phone use during inpatient treatment and restrict contact with family members and […]
Substance use and other mental health disorders are often surrounded by certain stigmas present in specific communities and general culture. Some stigmas are systematically embedded in institutions, and other prejudices come from how individuals treat the stigmatized […]