It’s a well-known fact that first responders—like firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and police officers—suffer much higher rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) than the general population. Despite the prevalence of the disease among first [...]
Choosing a drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one is never an easy task. It often comes at a very stressful time when the disease has become so out of control that intervention [...]
When you or a loved one suffers from the disease of addiction, one of the first things you want is answers. At Transitions Recovery Program, we hear the same questions again and again from patients [...]
Substance abuse negatively impacts family members, setting them up for a difficult life. Many view fighting a substance abuse problem as a personal experience. Although the addiction will impact the user, a lot of people [...]
Substance abuse commonly results in unhealthy roles being taken on by family members. For those who’ve never had to cope with the behaviors of an addict before, it’s impossible to understand the severity of the [...]
As more teenagers become addicted to drugs, the time to prevent lifelong substance abuse is now. The Problem Of Teenage Substance Abuse Unfortunately, addiction is all too common among young people. With prescription and street [...]
So you’re on a journey to find the perfect treatment center and you find yourself wondering, “What is rehab like?” You’re curious about what a typical day in rehab looks like, and that’s perfectly understandable. [...]
Most parents claim that their children are the most important aspect of their lives. But what about when addiction comes before one’s children? Do the effects of substance abuse impact children? The answer is “yes,” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The time has come for your loved one to come home from rehab. This is a time full of excitement and maybe a little bit of nervousness. With a newly sober person who is free [...]
