One of the most critical steps after leaving recovery is finding a job that will compliment your physical and emotional needs. In other words, you want to find a job that can provide a positive environment free of emotional or physical triggers. In the beginning, being back in the job market will most likely feel...Read More
How to Prepare for When Your Loved One Comes Home: Awaiting the homecoming of your loved one from rehab will bring a whirlwind of emotions. You will most likely feel excited for their return. At the same time, it is not unusual to feel apprehensive as well. Aside from the fact that you have redesigned...Read More
After your loved one goes to a substance abuse recovery center, you will probably feel a momentary relief. Following a tumultuous period where you more than likely spent day after day trying to help them get better, shifting your focus to healing yourself should become a priority.Read More
Upon entering into a substance abuse recovery facility, clients will face a “blackout period” in which their ability to contact the outside world is restricted. Depending on the facility, the length of the blackout period will vary. For many recovery facilities, the blackout period lasts five days and is essentially a prohibition of outside communication—meaning...Read More
While an initial break in contact is important, visiting your loved one in rehab can be essential to their recovery. So what should you expect for your visit? When it comes to family visitations, drug and alcohol recovery facilities have different policies. Some centers only allow visitation during a few hours on designated days.Other facilities...Read More
There are many facilities that support residential full time treatment and outpatient treatment. Not everyone is in a position to go into residential treatment full time for 90 days to a year or more. Some folks are so situated that they must continue working if possible, or perhaps, assist with the care of their family. When it comes...Read More
Are you looking for the best drug rehabs in your area? Here are some important tips when looking and choosing the right and best drug rehabs for yourself or a loved one: The best drug rehabs will have various experts on staff specializing in the field of addiction. This may include psychologists, doctors, nurses as...Read More
It’s very important to do plenty of research before choosing a top dual-diagnosis treatment center. Many people who struggle with the disease of addiction also struggle with mental health issues. It’s more common than you might think, and I can tell you first hand that it is extremely difficult at times. Many people struggling with...Read More
