Different Types of Addiction Recovery

Not every addict needs the same kind of addiction recovery. This seems like a pretty obvious statement, but several drug treatment facilities try to make the addict fit into their treatment program. We know that this has to be the other way. Treatment programs need to be tailored to each addict. Not only can every …

Zero Tolerance Against Alcohol and Drugs Ineffective

  Zero tolerance policies for alcohol and drug use are common in the United States. Federal laws administer zero tolerance against drinking under the age of 21 and using illegal drugs. However, more local rules and regulations are causing bigger problems. Zero tolerance policies are a recent trend in the nation’s school systems, and they …

Time to Play Hard Ball

We want you to come to our rehab facility. Of course we do, you’re thinking. But let’s be very clear we want you to find recovery here. This is not a place to come because your friends are giving rehab a try, or because your favorite celebrity is doing it. Substance abuse treatment is a …

Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays

Holidays can be an extremely difficult time for a recovering addict. Gatherings are full of family, friends, and alcohol. Holidays are generally considered an extra stressful time of year for people who don’t suffer from alcoholism, and having this condition makes it that much worse. When temptations seem to be all around because everyone else …