Enjoying alcohol is a popular activity among adults, which can make answering the question, “Am I an alcoholic?” difficult. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 86.3 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. Over half of people reported that they...Read More
When the opioid epidemic hit the United States, Ohio residents were hit particularly hard. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Ohio had the second-highest rate of drug overdose deaths attributed to opioids in the country in 2017, with a rate of 39.2 deaths per 100,000 people. One huge contributor to these deaths was...Read More
Making the decision to seek treatment for yourself or to assist a loved one is a challenging task to start with. While mental health care is vital, affording it can be challenging. This article will outline how much recovery costs by examining the often frustrating and confusing financial side of rehab. How Much Does Rehab...Read More
Like many other diseases, addiction does not discriminate against race, gender, socioeconomic status, or celebrity. Oftentimes, the media sensationalizes celebrity addiction stories, providing in-depth details on celebrities struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Unfortunately, many of them have to go through the cycle of addiction in the public eye. Luckily, many celebrities are able to...Read More
Chances are music has positively impacted your emotional or mental health at one time or another. Maybe your favorite song uplifted your spirit when you were going through a tough time. Or a song from your childhood made you smile from ear to ear. Or perhaps you took up an instrument as a hobby and...Read More
The type of treatment method and rehab center you seek out for drug and alcohol addiction is important to your long-term sobriety. While one person may benefit from group therapy or 12-Step meetings, someone else may respond better to more hands-on, life enhancement activities, otherwise known as recreational therapy for substance abuse. What is Recreational Therapy...Read More
If you’re struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction, attending an intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Columbus, Ohio, can help you on your journey toward long-lasting recovery. This type of treatment — a step-down from residential treatment and a step up from traditional outpatient treatment — allows you to reside at home. Otherwise known as...Read More
Finding the right rehabilitation center is an important step in building a lasting recovery. Over 14,500 drug rehab facilities exist in the United States alone. So, it’s no wonder that finding the best one to get treatment from is a challenge. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to find the best...Read More
