To put it simply, detoxification is the elimination of drugs and/or alcohol from the body. The Washington Circle, a group composed of experts in the drug and alcohol abuse field, defines detox as “a medical intervention process that safely helps a substance abuser...
Anyone who has been through addiction, whether it be personally or through a loved one, knows that addiction is a lifelong battle. Those people are probably also aware that relapse is a very real possibility. Relapse is not as single-faceted as people might think....
Addiction is defined as a disease by most medical associations, including the American Medical Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. About 25-50% of people with a substance use problem appear to have a severe, chronic disorder. For them,...
You might be wondering, “Am I dating an alcoholic?” because something is telling you that there is a problem between alcohol and your loved one. Loving an alcoholic can be a difficult and confusing situation to come to terms with. It is important to recognize the...
With the ability to connect with other people in a social setting so greatly limited, remaining sober has been a major challenge for everyone in recovery and sadly…relapses are happening. Now is a good time to get into treatment to start the journey of healing...
An Important Update Regarding Coronavirus and COVID-19 We understand there are ongoing questions and concerns regarding the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, and how it applies to you and your loved ones here in our program. Our goal is to keep our...
