by bradford | Dec 12, 2023 | Cornerstone of Recovery, Recovery, Family Support, Uncategorized
At the heart of this season’s spirit lies the journey of recovery – a path not just away from substance use but towards a renewed life filled with hope, health, and happiness.
by bradford | Aug 27, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
Individuals on the fence about getting help for a drug and alcohol problem are often reluctant to do so, and when they’re weighing options, many of them wonder why rehab is good for them. It’s only natural; addicts and alcoholics, by nature, are generally mistrustful...
by bradford | Sep 2, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
If you’re considering it for a drug and alcohol problem and wondering what rehab is really like, blogger Adam Fout has a good analogy. It is, he said, like high school. I know that a lot of people who have never been to rehab are scared of going,” Fout writes. “I was...
by bradford | Sep 8, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
If you’re unsure of who pays for drug rehab, know this: Someone does. Despite some of the mystique surrounding drug and alcohol treatment, it’s a medical service provided like any other. If you break your arm, the continuum of care is relatively straightforward: You...
by bradford | Mar 6, 2024 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
Fentanyl: What You Need to Know According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine,...
by bradford | Sep 17, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment 101, Addiction, Family Support
You’ve made the decision to stop drinking, but you’re still grappling with your biggest worry: How long does it take for alcohol withdrawal symptoms to start? Withdrawal from any drug, alcohol included, is a cause for concern, because even the most...