Category: Sober living

This stage of addiction includes increased tolerance, needing more of the substance to achieve the same effect, and withdrawal symptoms set in when the person is not using. It supports your recovery after you leave more intensive treatment, like residential rehab. Aftercare can include sober living, ongoing therapy sessions, and continued contact with staff from… Continue reading The Addiction Cycle: What Are The Stages of Addiction?

Whatever the reason may be, it is important to remember that there are many paths to Recovery and Sobriety. Additionally, some people may find AA’s group dynamics or principles too rigid or dogmatic. Whatever the reason, it is important to know that there are many other options available that can provide the necessary support and… Continue reading Non-AA Recovery Groups: 5 Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcohol related ED visits account for nearly half of all SUD related visits (45%), far higher than the next highest group, opioids, accounting for 13% of ED visits. What people shouldn’t be doing is justifying their drinking because it’s supposed to be healthy, says Luis Seija, an internist and pediatrician at the University of Pennsylvania.… Continue reading HHS Committee Publishes Findings on Alcohol and Health News & Events odphp health.gov

Your health insurance company will only pay for services that it determines to be “reasonable and necessary.” The treatment center will make every effort to have all services preauthorized by your health insurance Substance abuse company. Our writers and reviewers are experienced professionals in medicine, addiction treatment, and healthcare. AddictionResource fact-checks all the information before… Continue reading Understanding Alcohol Drinking Patterns National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

Men state that they prefer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on talking through the reactions that cause specific behaviors and how to change those behaviors; women, in contrast, prefer emotionally focused therapy. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported that, in 2012, there were 1,743,346 treatment admissions in various rehabilitation programs across… Continue reading Waterfront Mission transition house for men in recovery reopens

Treating only the addiction while neglecting the co-existing mental health issue may offer temporary relief but is unlikely to lead to lasting recovery. This is why programs like those offered at Verve Behavioral Health that specialize in dual diagnoses can be so beneficial. They provide a multidimensional approach that addresses both issues, thereby enhancing the… Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction?

Although most halfway houses have a similar structure, each facility has different requirements and expectations of its residents, so it’s best to ask the facility you’re interested in about rules. The rules facilitate the continued success in your recovery, so it’s vital — and in the best interest of your sobriety — to follow them.… Continue reading New reporting shows that the sober living home scandal resulted in 40 more deaths

Halfway houses are also usually funded by treatment centers or the government, which means if the government decides to cut their funding, people may end up having nowhere to go. A day in a halfway house is built around a system of a structured routine aimed at promoting stability, personal growth, and sobriety. If you… Continue reading Dozens Died in Sober Living Homes as Arizona Fumbled Fraud Response

It involves making positive changes in one’s life, working on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and seeking support from therapists and support groups. Abstinence refers to the complete avoidance of a substance or behavior that one is addicted to. It means saying a firm “no” to any form of indulgence, whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or… Continue reading Abstinence vs Sobriety Red Rock Drug Rehab Addiction Treatment