Like other chronic illnesses, relapse rates for addiction are high—ranging from 40-60%. Relapse by no means signifies that treatment has failed, but is there a form of treatment that’s prove...
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Universe willing, those of us who are in recovery, all have that moment of clarity. Whether you call it “rock bottom,” or something else, it’s that moment when your life changes forever. It’...
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Completing drug treatment is an important milestone that many addicts can hang their hats on and feel a tremendous amount of pride. As the days count down before they leave treatment and res...
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There may be certain situations where a traditional inpatient drug treatment program may not be the ideal fit for someone that has substance abuse or dependence issues. For example, those wh...
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If you’ve thought about opening a halfway house, the odds are you have a good, caring soul. People who think about opening a halfway house have a desire to help others in need, and this is c...
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