You’ve watched your loved one struggle over the last few months, and you’re wondering what’s really happening. You may know they are using prescription drugs to get through chronic pain episodes. Or, you may suspect that your loved one is using illicit substances. What do you do? Don’t Overlook the Warning Signs of Opioid Addiction Opioid...
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Substance abuse disorder treatment doesn’t follow a straight line. Rather, it’s an up and down, curvy line that may include some instances of relapse. The sooner you notice your loved one heading toward relapse, the faster you can get help. Most importantly, don’t view relapse as a failure of treatment. Rather, see relapse as a common component of the rehabilitation...
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A Fresh Start You’ve made it through detox and are working to rediscover yourself in recovery. Now is the time to start creating new relationships and forming better bonds with the people in your life. When should you tell others about your substance use disorder? How do you let someone in on one of the most vulnerable aspects of your life? The short answer is to...
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For men and women with severe addiction, one of the first steps to care is detox. During this process, a person’s body is stripped of the drug while withdrawal symptoms are managed in a safe environment. It’s an intense experience, but one that offers you an ability to fight your addiction. What happens after detox, though? For many people, inpatient treatment is...
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