You may have heard through the news that several treatment centers and drug rehab facilities in Florida have been found to be unethical. This can be discouraging to those in need of treatment services. Certainly, some treatment centers have ethics and integrity, but how can you tell? Who can you trust? If you are a…
If you are looking into attending a drug and alcohol treatment center for help with addiction, a common question that many people have is the cost. Alcohol and drug rehab can be expensive if you’re paying out of pocket—which is why having insurance is a viable option. What if you don’t have insurance, or if…
As you screen rehabs for your best fit, maybe you wonder, “How long does addiction recovery take?” This common question answers differently for each person. Much depends on how you approach treatment, whether you engage in your rehab program, and which treatment program you enter. After all, your individual recovery focuses on what helps you…
New Year’s Eve has become a celebration that involves alcohol. It’s no longer about watching the ball drop or spending time with loved ones. For many, having a drink or champagne flute in hand at the stroke of midnight is a must. In contrast, there’s First Night 2018. How First Night 2018 Can Become Your…
The approaching end of the year marks the deadliest time on American roads. National Impaired Driving Prevention Month 2018 takes place in December. Since 1981, officials have warned motorists about the dangers of drinking and driving. Have you been listening? Nobody Plans to Drink and Drive You typically don’t leave the house in the morning…
If you believe that the world could do with more kindness, there’s a way you can promote it. While World Kindness Day Nov 13th is a great place to start being kinder and more positive, consider it a jumping off point. Start there and continue to promote good feelings. What is this day about, and…
Writing has been one of the transformative and supportive tools I’ve used in my recovery. It wasn’t easy to start — in fact I had no idea how to begin — but as soon as I did, I haven’t stopped. Had you said to me back then that I’d be a full-time writer in my…
When I came out of my last alcoholic binge — having guzzled 14 bottles of wine in four days and spent two days shaking and vomiting on the bathroom floor — I knew that this time I had to get help. The only pathway I was aware of back then was Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Six…
Addiction is a disease that takes possession of your body, mind, and spirit. Therefore, if you want to have a successful recovery, it’s essential that you take all aspects into consideration. Exactly what is sound healing therapy, and how can it be used to calm the three-headed monster of addiction? What is Sound Healing Therapy?…
When people search for addiction treatment, they have a lot of options. In most cases, however, these options fit into Eastern or Western medicine. While most of them are familiar with Western medicine, they often know very little about Eastern medicine. Let’s take a look at how Eastern medicine therapy can help addiction recovery. What’s…