Voluntarily checking yourself into addiction treatment in South Carolina does not automatically trigger DSS involvement. Calling a treatment program is not the same as a DSS report. Seeking help for...
You became the person who handled it. Maybe your mother’s health declined and you were the one who lived closest, or had the most flexibility. Maybe your child was born with a condition that required...
Why do women hide addiction longer than men?
If you’re a woman in your mid-40’s you probably have a few choice words for what's been happening in your body over the past few years. You sleep differently, feel differently, handle stress...
The idea that substance abuse treatment can only occur in the vacuum of a rigid, isolated, 30-day residential program is outdated and scientifically incorrect. Developed in the 1980’s the ASAM...
Discovering that your child has been ensnared by drugs and alcohol is a heart-wrenching and overwhelming experience for any parent. Addiction is a disease that is devastating and relentless. It...
Substance abuse remains a prevalent issue across the country. The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics estimates that over 21 % of people aged 12 and above have abused drugs over the last year....
If you or somebody you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, it is essential to seek professional help. Alcohol rehab programs can provide the treatment and support needed to help someone on the...
Rehab is a “scary” place for addicts and their families. People going in and out of rehab do not want to be there in the first place. This is at least during the first year that they have to go...
It’s not easy to bounce back from addiction. It takes incredible strength and self-discipline to develop healthy habits and sustain sobriety. Additionally, having supportive people by your side plays...