How to Find a Job After Addiction Treatment
If you have recently completed drug or alcohol treatment and need a new job, you may experience some difficulty finding employment. In some cases, a gap in your work history while you were in treatment could be a turnoff to potential employers. In other situations, criminal or legal concerns that may have sprung up while […]
How Are Mental Health & Addiction Related?
At The Carter Treatment Center, our team is joining countless other organizations in recognizing this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Observed every May since 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, Mental Health Awareness Month is a movement to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness, as well as fight stigma and provide […]
Acknowledge this Year’s Alcohol Awareness Month by Learning the Dangers of Binge Drinking
This April, The Carter Treatment Center joins the rest of the country in acknowledging Alcohol Awareness Month. Organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and started back in April 1987, the campaign has since morphed into a movement designed to destigmatize addiction and draw attention to the ways alcoholism impacts your health […]
Now Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield at The Carter Treatment Center
Our team at The Carter Treatment Center is proud to announce that we’re now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance in addition to our many other insurance coverage options. Covered individuals are able to access our outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, which can include therapy, mental health care, holistic therapies, and more. At […]
Why Are Outpatient Rehab & Aftercare Important?
Oftentimes, people with alcohol and drug addictions need an environment that is isolated from friends, family, and co-dependents to focus on their issues without any outside influences that might affect their path toward recovery. Transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation treatment to the real world, however, can spur feelings of anxiety and stress, which is why outpatient […]
How to Spot Signs of Alcoholism in Others
“I need some help.” The four words we wish someone struggling with addiction would say, but hardly ever do. When you watch a loved one develop an alcohol use disorder, you may be the first to notice their changing condition. Before you decide how to address the issue, though, it’s important to make sure you’ve […]
Hunter Biden to Share Story of Addiction & Recovery in New Memoir
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, will have a memoir about his life published in April from Gallery Books, Simon & Schuster’s imprint. Titled “Beautiful Things,” the memoir will focus on the 51-year-old’s lifelong struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, which he’s become notorious for amid the 2020 election. Over the last few years, former President […]
New Study Finds Effective Medical Treatment for Meth Addiction
A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found a possible medical treatment for meth addiction. The two-year research trial involved the participation of 400 patients suffering from methamphetamine use disorder, who were treated for 12 weeks using a combination of naltrexone and bupropion, or a placebo. The placebo treatment for meth addiction helped […]
Can I Still Go to Rehab If I Have to Take Care of My Family?
Admitting you need professional help for your alcohol or drug addiction is a challenging first step toward getting sober, but many individuals face further obstacles when they believe their busy lives and responsibilities can’t accommodate rehab. When many Americans think of “rehab,” they typically picture inpatient facilities where individuals stay for extended periods. However, not […]
How to Set Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Sobriety
Anyone who has tried to set New Year’s resolutions knows how easy it is to break them. According to the U.S. News & World Report, around 80 percent of all resolutions fail by mid-February. One major reason is that people often set broad, high-reaching goals, making success difficult. Instead, starting with small, realistic resolutions can build […]