Dec 18, 2019 | Addiction Treatment Planning, For Families, Resources
For those who struggle with addiction, the ‘most wonderful time of year’ often isn’t. Whether it’s the temptation of parties, family stress, financial stress or simply the strain of all the holiday go-go-go, it can be easy to slip. But that doesn’t mean relapse is a...
Aug 29, 2019 | Addiction Treatment for Teens, Addiction Treatment Planning, For Families, Interventions, Resources
When a loved one becomes addicted to drugs, the shock, sadness and worry hit you right in the gut. But when you realize your teen is addicted; that hit becomes a heavy-weight sucker punch. Many parents don’t even realize their teen is using until it’s too late because...
Jan 8, 2019 | Addiction Treatment Planning, Blog, For Families, Resources
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Planning: 5 Tips An estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If...
Sep 29, 2016 | Addiction Treatment Planning, Blog, For Families
Drug addiction and substance abuse is a complex and destructive illness that drives uncontrollable drug cravings that cause individuals to engage in drug-seeking behaviors. Drug addiction causes the individual to value the substance, often over personal well-being,...
Sep 29, 2016 | Addiction Treatment Planning, Blog, For Families
Overcoming alcohol addiction is far from easy, but through support and effective treatment planning there are many routes to recovery. Effective alcohol addiction treatment planning not only addresses the addiction to the substance itself, but treats any underlying or...
Sep 29, 2016 | Addiction Treatment Planning, Blog, For Families
Addiction is a condition that consumes an individual’s time, energy, and focus and can have negative impacts that extend to family and friends. Addiction may take many forms including drug addiction, substance abuse, and behavioral addictions (such as food, sex, or...
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