Articles about Addiction Treatment

Have you hit your lowest point? In the world of addiction, hitting rock bottom is a phrase that nearly everyone has heard before. Generally, it refers to a time or situation in life where one has hit their lowest point possible. It is when an addict feels like things cannot possibly get any worse for them. […]

Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is a long and difficult process that starts with admitting that you have a problem and getting help. However, many of us are afraid of this process of recovery, thanks to misinformation, our addictions, and the idea that we must ‘face consequences’ of our addictions. If you are […]

When I first went into recovery, a 30-day rehab stay sounded like a long time, certainly ample time to break free of my addiction. I learned, however, that everyone is different. While some people find 30 days to be sufficient, many of us feel as though we have only just begun. In my case, I […]

No one chooses to become an addict. Chances are that your addiction grew over time, as the result of hundreds or even thousands of tiny choices that may have seemed irrelevant or inconsequential at the time. There was never a time when you woke up and thought, “I want to be an addict”. The truth […]