Alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are common in the United States. Nearly 6% of American adults and 2% of American adolescents suffer from an alcohol use disorder. Alcohol abuse claims an estimated 88,000 American lives annually. In 2010, it cost the nation $249 billion dollars. Despite these health and economic consequences, less than 7% of...Read More

If the symptoms of your mental health or addiction issue don’t warrant the use of an inpatient treatment center, you may want to consider outpatient treatment. If this is the case, one of your options is an intensive outpatient treatment program, or IOP. The Woods at Parkside conducts two different IOPs. In this article, we’ll...Read More

Psychotherapy is a vital part of treating mental health disorders, chronic conditions, and addiction. There are many types of activity, but patients can find unique benefits and challenges in a group setting. Group environments provide an opportunity for peers to share experiences and challenges and grow together. It’s an integral, evidence-based part of treatment that’s...Read More

Alcoholism is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent study from the Journal of the America Medical Association, one in eight adults meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism is a serious disease, but it is treatable. Outpatient alcohol treatment gives clients the benefit of medical care, individual therapy,...Read More

Health and wellness trends have infiltrated entered the public consciousness, and with that has come yoga. One growing field of this activity is yoga therapy. Contrary to popular belief, though, yoga therapy involves more than just physical poses. In fact, it can help you with both your physical and mental health. So, what is yoga...Read More

You might be wondering: how do I find the best partial hospitalization program near me? When you require outpatient treatment, you may face a lot of nerves and questions—especially when considering partial hospitalization. For instance, what can be expected during the process? What is the experience truly like? Ultimately, the quality of care you receive...Read More

Making the decision to look into residential treatment facilities can open a pathway to long term recovery. Whether you’re struggling with a mental illness like depression or anxiety, you’re struggling with an addiction, or both, checking into an inpatient facility where you can focus on your health 24 hours a day, seven days a week...Read More

While having access to a wide range of treatment options is great for people seeking addiction recovery, it can be hard to know what’s right for you. Between the different levels of care, programs for drugs and alcohol, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a lot of people aren’t sure what to do. Finding the right...Read More

The road to recovery is a road without an end. It’s an ever-changing destination, and getting there may get a little easier over time, but there will always be new twists and turns in your journey. The key is to consistently stay engaged in relapse prevention activities. Even traditional 12-step programs aren’t over just because...Read More

Although many people who suffer from addiction find a way to sobriety, relapse is surprisingly common. In fact, among patients who have entered addiction recovery, 40-60% experience a relapse. While relapsing is not unexpected, it can sometimes come with dangerous consequences. For example, people who recover from addiction and start reusing drugs and alcohol may...Read More