For some, there is a thin line between drinking socially and having a problem with alcohol. Denial can play a large role in a person’s decision to enter treatment. People can easily fool themselves into thinking their drinking is not an alcohol addiction and that their situation is unique. Additionally, it can be difficult for…
DetailsIf you or a loved one is struggling with both a mental disorder and substance abuse dual diagnosis treatment program is best suited to address both issues for long lasting sobriety. It is common for mental disorders and substance abuse to be seen together. In fact, one often causes the other resulting in a cycle…
DetailsAlcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. However, alcohol use is legal and often a part of social interaction. Often it is hard for someone with an alcohol addiction to be able to tell when it is time to seek help. The line between normal drinking and an addiction may seem blurry,…
DetailsSubstance abuse of prescription medicine is on the increase in the United States. While benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, have been on the market since the 1960s, the frequency of abuse of Xanax and medicines like it has been on the rise over the past decade. Xanax belongs to a family of medications that depresses the…
DetailsSummit Estate Recovery Center has a holistic approach to recovery care, believing that each client’s mind, body and soul must be addressed during inpatient treatment. In addition to therapy to discover and address the root cause of the substance abuse, we provide additional care to extend healthy living throughout each of our clients’ lives. Clean…
DetailsMany people who have substance abuse problems also struggle with mental disorders. Known as dual diagnosis, mental disorders and substance abuse problems often go hand in hand with one resulting in the other. People who have both mental disorders and addiction issues are more likely to relapse after treatment, particularly if both the mental disorder…
DetailsDeciding to enter inpatient treatment is the first of many steps toward overcoming your addiction. The next question is how to identify the best place to receive the best addiction treatment. The staff members at your chosen facility play a large role in the success or failure of your recovery. This is why it is…
DetailsAll addiction treatment centers are not created equal. Therefore, it is important to find the center that is best equipped to provide treatment for your unique circumstances. Do some research so that you can select the premier addiction treatment center and receive the highest level of treatment. A premier addiction treatment center will provide: Personalized…
DetailsSubstance abuse effects every aspect of the abuser’s life. There are negative repercussions personally and professionally. Due to their professional obligations, executives have a unique set of issues when dealing with recovery from drug or alcohol abuse. For executives and professionals, it is important to find a rehab treatment facility that understands the unique pressures…
DetailsHaving a loved one that is struggling with substance abuse can be devastating. In addition to seeing firsthand the damage they are doing to their own lives, you are dealing with the effects of their behavior on yours. Although you may feel helpless to do anything to get your loved one to enter treatment and…
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