• Answering the Burning Question: Which Level of Treatment Do I Need?

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    Making the decision to start treatment is a big and courageous step, especially if you’ve never entered a rehab program before. Once you’re ready [...]

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    The Importance of Drug Detox for Your Body’s Health

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    One of the initial steps in overcoming addiction is enrolling in a drug detox program. While detox can be intimidating for a number of reasons, [...]

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    What is Sublocade?

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    Breaking a drug addiction is a mental and physical battle that can seem impossible to win. Sometimes, a rehab program on its own isn’t enough [...]

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    Barriers to Rehab: Why Overcoming Obstacles to Treatment is Worth It

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    Whether you think of rehab with anxiety or indifference, there are plenty of reasons we tell ourselves it’s not worth it. Even if you agree [...]

  • 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Address Your Addiction

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    Navigating how to address opioid addiction can be challenging and confusing, and it’s tough to know where to begin. The steps outlined here can provide [...]

  • What is Medication Management?

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    Overcoming mental health obstacles is a journey. There are endless treatment modalities, frameworks of practice and accommodations for diverse needs. Services look different for everyone, [...]

  • For the Best Quality Treatment, Look for a CARF Accredited Provider

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    When searching for a mental health counseling or addiction treatment provider, no matter what you want to make sure the center is accredited. What is [...]

  • The Strategies, Effectiveness and Differences in Family Counseling and Family Intervention

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    Situations which affect a family unit can be devastating and over-arching. Frequently, the conflict or problem, such as a mental health issue or a situation [...]

  • The Best Online Resources for Anyone Struggling with Substance Addiction

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    The internet makes it possible to share and utilize addiction resources through mobile apps, virtual support groups, podcasts and more. Read on to discover free [...]

  • Confidently and Knowingly Entering Into Detox

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    Jumping into a detox program can be incredibly overwhelming and stressful. Some of this stress can easily be eliminated by taking the time to research [...]

  • What is Methadone Maintenance Treatment?

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    Methadone is a substance used in the treatment of opioid use disorders, clinically known as methadone maintenance therapy. This type of therapy is referred to [...]

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    What Does Evidence-Based Mean in Behavioral Healthcare?

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    In behavioral health, it is very common to hear the term “evidence-based.” Evidence-based means that an approach is supported with scientific evidence and extensive research. [...]

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    What Happens During Drug Rehab?

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    Finding the right support for drug addiction recovery can be difficult. Often, people don’t know where to start treatment and feel ashamed for needing help.  [...]

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    Why is Family Counseling Effective?

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    Therapy isn’t just for individuals or couples going through tough times. When families experience hardship or traumatic events together, it sometimes takes an objective third [...]

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    Why Do I Need a Detox Program?

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    Did you know that drugs, when consumed for a length of time at increasing doses, alter the physical make-up of the brain? Certain drugs literally [...]

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    Addressing the Questions that Really Matter When You Decide to Detox

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    The process of overcoming addiction and participating in a detox program can be exhausting. There is so much education and clinical jargon that it can [...]