Questions Parents of Addicts Ask: Part One
With so many young people out there who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction, of course there are thousands of parents of addicts with more questions than they know what to do with. These parents may have close to no clue what the disease of addiction means, what their children are going through, and . . . . Continue Reading
9 Signs You Need Inpatient Drug Treatment
Substance abuse and addiction are not the kind of problems we can address with a quick fix. People often think the only issue for them is putting down the substances they abuse for long enough to get past any physical dependency. A detox facility is very helpful but in order to effectively face off against . . . . Continue Reading
What’s The Difference Between “Tough Love” and Acting Out of Anger?
Sometimes people feel that others, especially the addict or alcoholic, need that extra touch of ‘Tough Love’ to get them moving in the right direction. To help break people out of their harmful habits and destructive behaviors, when they have shown no effort or even desire to change their ways, their family or friends may implement ‘Tough . . . . Continue Reading
What is ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ and How Can I Know If I Have It?
What is Terminal Uniqueness? As someone recovering from substance abuse and addiction, I can say that I personally have dealt with periods of what is called ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ (also referred to as personal exceptionalism). This is the false belief that the situation an addict or alcoholic is facing is unlike anything other addicts or alcoholics . . . . Continue Reading
Snitches Get Stitches: Why you shouldn’t keep negative contracts
In treatment, I was rooming with a guy through detox and the inpatient residential program. He ended up getting together with another patient who worked up a plan to sneak drugs into the facility. I had no idea until it was too late, and that night a hand full of people were discharged for being . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Drug Rehab in Stowe, VT
Women’s Drug Rehab in Stowe, VT: Why a Women’s Only Facility There are many aspects of women’s drug rehab in Stowe, VT that identify with both personal and social issues specific to women. So when it comes to getting treatment for their substance abuse and addiction, it only makes it easier for most women to . . . . Continue Reading
7 Things Every Woman Thinks on Her First Day of Rehab
Going to rehab for the first time can be a scary experience; in fact, most people would say that they were frightened by the idea of rehab and to actually be going into treatment. That was certainly my experience. The best way to describe my first day at rehab was oscillating between fear – of . . . . Continue Reading
7 Things You Learn Quickly When You Go to Rehab
When we enter rehab for the first time, it can be intense and very different than anything you are used to. Upon enter treatment, you learn a couple of things pretty quickly. I’ve thought of 7 things you learn quickly when you go to rehab. 7 Things You Learn Quickly When You Go to Rehab… . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Drug Rehab in Cape Coral
Drug Addiction and Alcoholism are overall terms for issues with alcohol or drugs and is commonly used to mean obsessive and uninhibited drinking or using of drugs; frequently to the damage of the individual’s well-being, personal associations, and social standings. Women’s drug rehab in Cape Coral can be very helpful for women and can help . . . . Continue Reading
6 Signs You Went to An All Women’s Treatment Center
Going to a gender-specific treatment center can be more beneficial than attending a co-ed treatment program. That’s because, at an all-women’s treatment center, the unique issues affecting women are addressed. The focus is on healing the issues and traumas that are underlying the substance abuse and addiction issues. Conditions like unresolved trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, . . . . Continue Reading