When it comes to choosing the right treatment center, it’s important to consider the available options. One of the primary decisions will be deciding between inpatient vs outpatient treatment. The obvious difference is that inpatient is a residential center; whereas, outpatient is a program that allows individuals to live in their preferred housing. But…
If you’re worried about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use, but are unsure how to take action, planning an intervention offers the best chance at communicating concerns and helping them to get the treatment they need. In order to have the best outcome, learning how to properly plan an intervention is critical. For many…
When it comes to addiction recovery, there are a number of different support groups available in most communities. The most common support groups include: Alcoholics Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous Crystal Meth Anonymous Dual Recovery Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Smart Recovery Al-Anon Family Groups Adult Children of Alcoholics Codependents Anonymous How to Choose the Right Group…
In most cases, addiction is not an isolated illness. It usually carries with it one or more mental illnesses related to emotions or mood that further complicate issues. One of the common dual diagnoses of psychiatric disorders is an addiction to alcohol and anxiety. Addiction is commonly defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder that causes…
Whether its you or your loved one, heroin addiction is a severe illness that hijacks a person’s life. Heroin is highly addictive and poses potential life-threatening consequences to people who use it. Just one dose can kill. For this and many other reasons, being able to recognize the signs of heroin addiction can be critical…
The phrases disordered eating and eating disorder are often used interchangeably; however, there is a slight distinction between the two. Put simply, an eating disorder meets the criteria in the DSM-V to be diagnosed. Disordered eating shares certain eating disorder behaviors, but in and of itself cannot be diagnosed as an eating disorder. The main…