How to Identify Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Identifying Signs of Alcohol Abuse The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that in 2014, 87.6 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alco
Tips for Choosing a Sober Living Facility
What to Look for When Choosing a Sober Living Facility After taking the steps to detox off substances or attend treatment, the next step is to continue recovery in a sober living e
Tips for Breaking Enabling Behaviors in Addiction
What is enabling? Enabling is defined as giving someone or something the authority or means to do something. More specifically with addiction, enabling is seen as assisting an addi
Understanding Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) Drug & Alcohol Programs
What is an intensive outpatient (IOP) program or outpatient (OP) program? After completing a successful detox at an inpatient addiction program patients will often move to an inten
Identifying Addiction Early and Its Benefits
Identifying Addiction Early and Its Benefits When it comes to substance abuse, identifying addiction early has a number of benefits. A person doesn’t have to “hit rock
