If drinking is becoming a problem—alcohol use is interfering with work or relationships, you regularly drink more than you plan to, or you drink more than you used to—then treatment for alcohol use disorder is
How long should drug rehab last so the results “stick”? If you or a loved one begins a long-term program, how might that impact employment, family obligations—like caring for children—and home life after the rehab
When you’re struggling with addiction and considering different rehab programs, you might wonder: What’s the difference between a faith-based and traditional approach? How does rehab work, and what can I expect from a recovery program?
By Elizabeth Ossip, LCSW, CAP, ICADC Pregnant and addicted? If this is your situation then you need immediate treatment. The health of you and your baby are at risk and taking the right steps now
Contents Take the First Step to Stop Effects of Drinking Alcohol What Happens When You Quit Drinking The Importance of Seeking Help Quitting Alcohol for Good Get Help Today
Contents What are opiates? What is an opioid addiction? How do you get addicted to opioids? Who is at risk for opioid addiction? What does opioid addiction treatment look like? How
By Elizabeth Ossip, LCSW, CAP, ICADC Co-occurring alcoholism and depression is one of the most common “dual diagnosis.” According to a report by NIAAA “Alcohol-dependent respondents were 3.9 times more likely to have had major
By Elizabeth Ossip, LCSW, CAP, ICADC Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that occurs seasonally, most often during the winter months and is linked to shortened exposure to daylight, maladaptive circadian
By Elizabeth Ossip, LCSW, CAP, ICADC For people in recovery from addiction and alcoholism pain management can be complicated and challenging. The introduction of opioid pain medications can trigger a relapse or develop into an
By Elizabeth Ossip, LCSW, CAP, ICADC If you are thinking about going into treatment for alcohol dependence or drug addiction and you have a job, you are probably worried about losing it. No need to
