Family Programs in Addiction Treatment At a Glance: Addiction affects more than just the person struggling with substance use; it can have a negative impact on their family as well. Family members may unintentionally allow...
Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab Overcoming a substance use disorder is never easy, but a better life is worth the effort. With outpatient addiction treatment, those struggling with drugs or alcohol can understand the roots...
Drug and Alcohol Detoxification: The First Step To Sobriety Drug and alcohol detox is the first step for many people struggling with addiction. Because addiction to many drugs comes with a physical dependence, people often experience withdrawal symptoms when...
Drug and Alcohol Detox Diet: What To Eat When Detoxing Detoxing is a normal, healthy process for everyone. There are small amounts of toxins in the air we breathe, the cleaning products we use and the foods we eat. We...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse Treatment Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts a variety of individuals, particularly those who have experienced trauma, such as military who have been in battle, violent crime victims, and victims of abuse...
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for Drug & Alcohol Addiction At a Glance: Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) offer structured support in a clinical setting without requiring full hospitalization. These programs allow people to receive intensive treatment services and return to...
What are Co-Occurring Disorders? Addiction & Mental Illness At a Glance: A co-occurring disorder is a term that describes having two or more mental health and substance use disorders. About half of people who experience a substance use...
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake offers continued support and increased independence for those recovering from drug or alcohol addictions. What is IOP? In...
What to Look for in a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facility: Who are the Best? Co-occurring disorders. Dual diagnosis. Co-morbidity. The condition goes by a variety of names, but the situations all involve two disorders: a mental health disorder and an addictive disorder. https://youtu.be/Vq3t1SLDUuU This...
What is Inpatient Rehabilitation? Benefits, Costs & Locations There are various levels of treatment available for someone living with a substance use disorder. The level of care that is needed depends on the severity of the person’s addiction...