How Much Does Rehab Cost?
While we’re all consistently seeing the luxurious rehabilitation centers the rich and famous attend thanks to reality T.V. what about the vast majority of people? Where do they go for rehab and how much will [...]
How To Live With An Active or Recovering Alcoholic
Living with an alcoholic doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one is still drinking. While the term can describe someone who actively drinks, you might be living with a husband, wife, or parent who is a [...]
How Do You Know if Someone You Love is on Drugs?
We all want to help our loved ones if they’re stuck in a bad place. But how can you help them if you don’t know how to tell if someone is on drugs? Addicts are [...]
Can You Force a Loved One Into Rehab Against Their Will?
Addiction is difficult to overcome, but what should you do when a loved one refuses to seek help? They’re continuing down the same path, and you have a good idea of where it’ll lead if [...]
How To Do An Intervention for Someone Battling Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Understanding how to stage an intervention is crucial when you’re close with someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. While you might feel helpless as you watch them continue with substance abuse, this feeling of helplessness [...]
Dual Diagnosis Statistics You’ll Want To Know
Co-occurring substance use and mental disorders are more common than most people think. During the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions’ (NESARC) conducting of the most extensive study of co-occurring disorders in history, [...]
Psychosocial Dual Diagnosis Interventions
Addiction is a disease possessing the ability to reveal unknown mental health problems. But it’s also possible for substance abuse to result in mental illness over time. Regardless of how it happens, a dual diagnosis [...]
Dual Diagnosis Examples & What To Expect
Dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder is rather common. When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they can reveal an unknown mental health issue. But there’s always the chance that the substance abuse brings on [...]
Drug Abuse Statistics — Facts To Consider
Statistics about drug abuse have the potential to reveal how many adverse impacts substances are having on society. As we gain more of an understanding of the damage these substances bring to the table, it [...]
More Information On Treatment Options for Drug Abuse
With drug addiction impacting the lives of so many, knowing the treatment options for drug abuse available can be the difference between getting the help one needs and continuing one’s life as an addict. The [...]
Myths and Facts about Substance Abuse You Should Know About
With so many facts and myths surrounding substance abuse, it’s essential for everyone to know the truth. Whether you’re struggling with something on your own or you have a loved one you’re looking to help, [...]
What To Expect From Our Drug Rehab Program
Being unfamiliar with inpatient drug rehab can be intimidating — but taking the leap for treatment is the first step to transitioning to a sober future. For anyone who has been suffering from drug dependency [...]
Alcohol Detox Stages: What Should I Expect?
Long-term drinkers will experience several alcohol detox symptoms after they stop drinking. But what should you expect? Learning about these symptoms will give you the insight you need to avoid wondering whether what you’re experiencing [...]
Counseling for Alcoholics: When Should I Seek Help?
Alcohol counseling is essential for anyone suffering from an addiction to alcohol. While the beginning stages can be tough, seeking the treatment one needs has the potential to make drastically positive changes to your life. [...]
Quitting Alcohol Side Effects: The Good & The Bad
Even though the side effects of quitting alcohol can be scary, the impact this disease is having on the United States is even more frightening. It’s hard to believe, but one in eight Americans, or [...]
Common Causes Of Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a terrible condition, and as with all diseases, it’s essential to understand the common causes of alcoholism. Knowing what can increase the risk of addiction helps at-risk individuals for a few reasons. Whether [...]
10 Step Ultimate Guide to Finding the Most Effective Drug Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One
With hundreds of substance abuse treatment programs in the state of Florida alone, it can be overwhelming to find the best drug rehab. But it's not a hopeless endeavor. At Transitions Recovery Program, we think [...]
Steps to Overcome Addiction to Alcohol or Drugs
Overcoming addiction isn't about grinning and bearing through the pain. Addiction isn't a "bad habit" you can shake with some extra willpower and a little positive thinking. It's actually a chronic disorder that could have [...]
Why Is Alcohol so Popular and Socially Acceptable?
According to surveys published by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, as many as 86 percent of Americans over the age of 17 say they consumed alcohol at some point during their lives. [...]
7 Stages of Addiction Recovery
Addiction is a very personal disorder, but it's not one that anyone has to battle alone. Whether you slipped into addiction slowly over years of alcohol use or find yourself with cravings and withdrawals after [...]
