San Jose Seeking Greater Control Over Sober Living Homes?

With rates of addiction continuing to climb in San Jose and throughout the United States, the need for addiction treatment programs and sober living environments is growing. This has led to more addiction treatment facilities and sober living homes opening their doors in residential areas which has spurred growing discussion and debate from neighborhood residents.…

Who Is Outpatient Treatment Best For?

When you have daily responsibilities such as family, work or school, it’s not always possible to get extended time away for residential drug or alcohol treatment. For many individuals, the right approach is an outpatient treatment program. Of course, in cases of severe addiction, inpatient care is often the only option. However, outpatient treatment provides…

Are You Drinking Too Much?

Are you worried that you may have a problem with alcohol? Has your loved one’s partying progressed past the point of social drinking into the danger zone? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIHAA), approximately seven percent of all men and women 18 years and older…

Is My Partner An Addict? What Can I Do?

It can be painfully difficult to witness anyone going through addiction. However, when it’s under your roof and it’s your partner who is addicted, the situation can be scary, stressful, and very uncertain. In the early stages of the addiction, there may be confusion in the household. The non-addicted partner begins to see behavioral changes…

5 FAQs About Detox That You Need To Know

One of the most talked about but least understood aspects of overcoming drug or alcohol addiction is detox. The mystery surrounding the process often stems from the fact that everyone’s experience with it is different. FAQs About Detox To help minimize the unknowns, we’ve listed five of the most common questions we get asked about…