You’ve probably heard people say that rehab is the first step in a long journey of recovery. They’re right. But what will your social life will look like after treatment for alcoholism? Here’s the truth: After what feels like a lifetime of alcohol addiction, rehab is really just the beginning of a new life. When…
My second stint in rehab was impactful. My first and third were, too, but the second time receiving treatment for alcoholism stands out. Mostly because of two people I met while in rehab: Sally and Troy. Both Sally and Troy were in treatment for alcoholism. Both had very different reasons for their years of heavy…
So, what’s the cost of addiction treatment? That’s a complicated question. Addiction treatment costs vary depending on several factors. These include where you’re going for treatment if you need detox, and what type of insurance coverage you have. Paying for rehab can be a major barrier to care. But, there is a range of options…
Family is an important and potentially sustaining part of recovery, however, untreated addiction can also greatly affect—and potentially destroy—a family if left untreated. Caring for your family is important but you must first see to the most pressing need of getting professional treatment for an addiction. Taking Care of Children While in Rehab Many parents…
Leaving rehab, it feels like you’ve been given a new lease on life. Gone are the dark days of addiction that consumed your every waking moment with thoughts of drinking. But sobriety isn’t a guarantee just because you’ve completed a treatment program. You really do have a new opportunity to create the life you want….
While entering addiction treatment with your partner may seem like a good idea, it has unique challenges. Partners who use substances together may also be deeply entwined in each other’s day-to-day lives. This can be helpful while you both navigate recovery. However, you must both learn to honor that your goals might differ, you may…
After reading A Day in My Life: Addicted to Alcohol, you’ve seen a glimpse of what my life was like as I tried to ease my pain and the pain of those I loved. In my active addiction, I did so many terrible things – I hurt my family and close friends, I racked up…
If you need treatment for alcohol use disorder or another form of addiction, consider the benefits of group therapy, one of several treatment approaches used in the treatment of substance use disorders. Addiction is a progressive disease that affects every part of a person’s life.1 Addiction treatment program therapies are designed to address different aspects…
Alcohol is one of the most misused substances in the United States.1 Many people experience shame, guilt, or regret about their alcohol use or their behavior associated with it, like arguments with family and friends or uninhibited actions.1 Overcoming shame can be a barrier to seeking alcohol addiction treatment or progressing in recovery. In this…
Peer support can be an important part of alcohol rehab, and many inpatient programs supplement treatment by offering access to meetings.1 You can attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or other 12-step programs during inpatient rehab. Many inpatient programs provide AA rehab meetings that involve only residents of your center and are separate from AA meetings held…
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