What You Should Know About Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is far more common and dangerous than most people realize. Many people do not consider alcohol dangerous because it is legal, but alcohol is said to be one of the
Benefits of a Family Program
Family members are typically people related by adoption, blood, or marriage. However, in many rehab facilities, the definition of family includes many close relationships that may
Preparing for an Intensive Outpatient Program
What’s an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and what’s involved in IOP preparation? You may have many questions like this if you’re considering an IOP as a form of recommen
How Long Are Partial Hospitalization Programs?
If you’ve been considering a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for addiction treatment, you may be wondering how long these programs typically last. Compared to most outp
PHP vs. Outpatient Programs
When is a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for addiction treatment the best option? When considering a PHP vs. an outpatient program, it’s often a good practice to focus
Preparing for Partial Hospitalization Programs
What’s involved in preparing for entry into a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for addiction treatment? While PHP preparation may not be not by the top priority of every
Warning Signs of Pain Pill Addiction
Pain pill addictions are sadly not uncommon. Many who have developed an addiction to pain pills or other prescription medications have found themselves on a slippery slope that led
DBT for Substance Abuse
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was previously best known as a treatment for borderline personality disorder. In recent years, experts found the techniques implemented for DBT a
How Unresolved Trauma and Addiction Are Linked
A person who has engaged in substance abuse and battled addiction has inevitably experienced personal trauma and been in distressing environments that may result in post-traumatic