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Start Healing Now, Call:Millions of Americans live with addiction. While there are some risk factors that make it more common to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol, this condition can affect anyone. Addiction affects every part of your life, from your physical and mental health to your social and financial wellbeing. While…
Most people who attend substance abuse treatment do so voluntarily. As long as you aren’t court-ordered to rehab, you can walk out and leave the program whenever you’d like. However, leaving rehab too early, or against medical advice (AMA), can result in poor treatment outcomes. If you enter treatment, it…
Left untreated, an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be devastating for your mental and physical health. People who struggle with an addiction can face serious legal, financial, and social issues that can be difficult to overcome. Too often, addiction can be life-threatening. It is important to get treatment for…
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. More than 85.6% of adults have drank at some point in their lives, and more than 50% of adults report drinking each month. However, not everyone who drinks alcohol becomes dependent on it or addicted to it. The…
Making the decision to seek help for alcoholism can be life-changing. By acknowledging that you have a problem and asking for help, you are giving yourself the opportunity to heal and live a better life. Now, you need to make some important decisions regarding your care. One of the first…
Fentanyl is a powerful, semi-synthetic opioid drug that is 50-100 times more potent than heroin and morphine. It is also highly addictive. Unfortunately, fentanyl is a primary driver of opioid overdose deaths across the nation and is responsible for nearly 57,000 drug overdose deaths in 2020 alone.[1] If you are…
When friends or family members know someone who is struggling with addiction, they may be desperate to take whatever steps possible to get help for their addicted loved one. This may involve a private conversation or a staged intervention. However, when these types of interventions fail, the next option is…
Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive condition that affects more than 15 million adults nationwide.[1] Many of these individuals continue to go to work, attend classes at their local school, and care for their families while suffering from this condition. If you are a busy individual with responsibilities who is…
The majority of adults in the United States consume alcohol on a somewhat regular basis. From backyard BBQs to after-work happy hours, our lives are full of opportunities to have a drink. Drinking can make social events more enjoyable and can help people relax after a long day. While many…
Stress is a normal human response to certain triggers or perceived danger. Healthy stress helps keep you motivated to complete tasks and able to adjust to changes in life. Chronic stress, however, can make it difficult to cope. People who struggle with addiction often experience high levels of stress due…
