The Best Addiction Treatment Programs for a Loved One
Finding the best addiction treatment program for a loved one can be one of the most important things that you ever do — and the most challenging. It can be hard to understand all of the types of addiction treatment that are available, to choose the best rehab for your loved one, and — of […]
What Happens In Rehab? A Guide for Families
Entering residential addiction treatment is intimidating — and not just for the individual admitting. The entire family is affected when a loved one enters treatment, and the entire family should feel prepared for what happens in rehab. What is dual-diagnosis treatment, anyways? And what’s the best addiction treatment program for a loved one? This guide […]
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Nar-Anon: Help for Wives & Families
Addiction is a family disease and it impacts everyone it touches. If you have a loved one who has struggled with drug abuse, you deserve support and healing just as much as they do. There’s no need to face it on your own. Just like there are 12 Step fellowships for people who abuse drugs […]
Help for the Holidays: Putting a Loved One in Rehab
Carving turkey at the table. Hanging stockings by the fire. Dropping off a loved one at rehab? Drug and alcohol addiction treatment doesn’t usually feature in depictions of a happy holiday, but getting someone the addiction help they need can be the greatest gift they ever get. Here are 4 reasons why you should consider […]
Drug & Alcohol Abuse During the Holidays: The Statistics & How to Get Help
It may seem like the new year is the best time to plant the seed of a new life in addiction treatment. However, many people don’t realize that the holiday season is a dangerous time for those who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. The statistics show that waiting until the new year to get […]
Stay Clean & Sober for the Holidays: 5 Relapse Prevention Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be the most dangerous for people in recovery. According to the CDC, overdoses increase in December and January, largely due to the onslaught of the holiday season. If you’re a person in recovery, you should know that relapse is not a mandatory part of […]
Getting Clean & Sober for the Holidays | Sunflower Recovery
“I’ll be home for Christmas,” is how the song goes — not, “I’ll be in rehab.” If you’re struggling with addiction this season, though, getting help sooner rather than later is the right choice for so many reasons. Think about why you shouldn’t wait to enter addiction treatment, and why rehab for Christmas might make […]
The Greatest Gift: Helping a Loved One Go to Rehab this Season
The holidays have a different feel when a loved one is struggling with addiction. Even the happiest moments have an undercurrent of fear, and there’s a constant sense that the other shoe is about to drop. But, there is another way. If you’re considering drug or alcohol rehab for a loved one this holiday season, […]
Try These 5 Activities Instead Of Drinking Around The Holidays
The holidays can be a tricky time for anyone trying to stay sober. There are numerous parties, events and activities and many seem to include alcohol. For someone with an alcohol use disorder, it can be hard not to have a drink! But don’t worry, you are not alone and many people are in the […]