World Mental Health Day is almost upon us and, for those who struggle with a substance abuse problem, mental health disorders often come with the territory. When an individual suffers
Is Addiction a Disease or a Bad Behavior? “Why do I keep using drugs or drinking?” If you found this website because you are trying to solve that problem, you
Admitting you have a problem is the best thing an addict can do for themselves. The next step is to kick the habit for good. You’re better off entering into
While attending an inpatient rehab program is often touted as the only way to recover from a substance use disorder, these programs can’t guarantee lasting healing. In fact, between 40
It’s a dramatic scene frequently repeated on television and movies — someone gets fed up with their friend or family member’s addiction, drives them to a drug treatment center, and
Why Are More and More Veterans Turning to Drugs to Combat Their PTSD? It’s no secret that an increasing number of American veterans are battling drug and alcohol disorders that
FDA Recommends that Naloxone be Prescribed to Patients In the throes of the opioid epidemic, the FDA is responding by recommending that Naloxone prescriptions accompany opioid prescriptions for at-risk patients.
How important is it to have a “sobriety coach” in order to kick the alcohol habit? In the celebrity spotlight, Courtney Love believes Lindsay Lohan is in desperate need of
To stop your drug or alcohol habit, you must change your thoughts. In the mythical werewolf legend, you can kill a werewolf with a silver bullet to its heart. In
New Coverage Added for Recovery Care We are happy to announce that The Carter Treatment Center is now including Tricare insurance in our accepted insurance coverage options. Tricare covers outpatient
Drug addiction does not happen overnight, and neither does recovery. There are no shortcuts to getting clean and sober, and the most successful rehab centers work hard to create a
Pain. Shame. Guilt. Grief. Devastation. Addiction wreaks havoc on a person’s mind, body, and spirit. It affects dignity, self-worth, and fosters isolation and secrecy. With so much focus on the
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