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There are many types of outpatient treatment, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, therapy and counseling, and twelve-step meetings. The length of treatment and what kind of outpatient that is needed depends on the severity of the addiction. Those with severe addictions may begin treatment in a residential facility and then be referred to outpatient as...Read More

More than 28 million Americans are children of alcoholics, of these, nearly 11 million are under the age of 18. This number does not account for parents that are addicted to other drugs. These numbers are staggering. One may wonder why these parents do not get help. Two of the main reasons are that they...Read More

Fentanyl is a painkiller that is used to relieve pain in cancer patients. It is 100 times more powerful than morphine and as much as 50 times more powerful than heroin according to the DEA. Because it is so powerful, it should not be prescribed except under the close scrutiny of a doctor skilled in...Read More

There are many relapse warning signs to keep an eye out for when dealing with an alcoholic or drug addict. One of the first relapse warning signs is usually a change in attitude about recovery. A person who once enthusiastically attacked their recovery each day may become uninvolved regarding their twelve-step program. As they take...Read More

People in and out of the recovery community often wonder what the factors that contribute to alcoholism are. The factors that contribute to alcoholism have long been discussed within twelve-step meeting halls. Due to the damage that alcoholism does to the lives of those who have the disease and the people who love them, the...Read More

Anyone who is related to an addict has asked what the best way of going about supporting a family member in their addiction is. Addiction is often called a family disease. This is due to the fact that an addict’s use affects everyone in their life. A person in active addiction must tell themselves many...Read More

There is considerable misunderstanding surrounding the disease of addiction. These misconceptions have lead to stigmas, which can make recovery even more difficult for individuals who are seeking to resolve their addictions.  What is a stigma?Read More

Making amends in addiction recovery is not just about saying “I’m sorry.” For many of us, the many “I’m sorry’s” heard during someone’s active addiction start to have no meaning. Making amends in addiction recovery is essential for the addict to rid the self of the guilt and shame carried from specific behavior. It is...Read More

Exercising gratitude in addiction recovery helps us have a positive outlook on life, keeps us humble and allows for unselfish behavior. Addiction destroys the mind, body and spirit. Those that have traveled the road of recovery know it’s a constant battle to keep their mindset positive and avoid ‘stinking thinking’ at all costs. By practicing...Read More

The ongoing opioid and heroin epidemics have wreaked havoc on the Northeastern and Appalachian regions of the United States. Unfortunately, the West Coast is beginning to see those same drug problems manifest as well. Since March 23rd, the city of Sacramento has witnessed 48 overdoses and 10 fatal overdoses. The culprit? Counterfeit pain pills laced...Read More