A partial hospitalization program, also known as a “PHP,” is an effective treatment that can help you recover from drug or alcohol addiction. Although it sounds clinical, a PHP doesn’t have to take place in a hospital. Many people are more likely to follow through with their treatment in a facility that’s luxurious or feels…
Every September, the US recognizes the power and availability of treatment of substance use and mental health issues through National Recovery Month. September is therefore also a wonderful time to raise awareness and understanding surrounding addiction and mental health treatment. This month-long homage to the journey of recovery has taken place for over three decades,…
For anyone who has struggled with alcohol use, the way out may seem too far or too difficult to navigate. That’s why it’s crucial to seek the right help when you’re ready to change your relationship with drinking alcohol. Alcohol use disorder has been classified as a biological, brain-based disease, which can make it especially…
Many users of marijuana don’t see it as a problem. But marijuana use can quickly transform from a recreational pastime to a dependency that’s difficult to shake, especially among teens and young adults, but we are seeing it more frequently in older adults as well. Recognizing that your relationship with any substance, whether it’s alcohol…
It isn’t always easy to know when recreational enjoyment of alcohol transforms from a harmless social activity into something more disruptive to your daily life. We all seek ways to cope with triggers that induce stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and mood disorders. But during difficult times, comforts that we rely on to…