For high-profile professionals, reputation is priceless. Your life is also priceless. So when faced with the realization that you have a drug or alcohol problem and need to seek treatment, it can seem like these two facts are at war with each other. On the one hand, you need to check into rehab to get…
Being talented and hard-working is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, these traits helped you achieve the success you have today. However, all that you’ve accomplished through sheer determination can also lead you to believe that you’re unstoppable – that you can push through anything if you simply apply enough willpower…
In our society, there’s a lot of shame and discrimination associated with being addicted to drugs or alcohol. Hearing the word “addict” or “alcoholic” brings to mind stereotypes that suggest weakness and possibly poverty. But, should you keep rehab a secret? The truth is that anyone, from any background or social status, can become ensnared…
Contrary to popular belief, extended care and long-term addiction treatment programs are not the same. In fact, each is a step along the road to addiction recovery. What Sets Extended Care And Long Term Apart? Long-term care can last 90 days or longer and usually takes place at a residential facility. In general, extended-care treatment…
There is no simple solution to drug or alcohol addiction treatment. The process is multilayered, beginning at the deepest points of addiction and gradually transitioning to life free from substance dependency. One such method is the partial hospitalization program (PHP), which gives patients the freedom of living at home, combined with the support of treatment…