Maintaining Sobriety During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of celebration, gratitude, warmth, togetherness, appreciation, comfort, magic and yes – indulgence. From succulent meats to savory side dishes and luscious desserts, there is always […]
Musings on Life After Committing
There is a lot of information about drug and alcohol rehabilitation that is invariably ubiquitous – if you don’t know someone who has entered rehab, chances are you’ve watched a […]
Portland Rehabilitation Center: Take Control of Your Life
The professionals that comprise the team at your local Portland rehabilitation center compassionately recognize the agonizing strain and pressure that accompanies the painful realization you are suffering from alcoholism. We […]
Portland Mental Health: A Silent Predator
Mental health is still gravely considered taboo in our culture. Society teaches us to approach mental health issues with hesitation, skepticism, fear – even revulsion and reproach in extreme cases. […]
Mental Health Treatment and Concerns
Recovery looks different for each person. Mental health treatment and services are a road map for recovery, remission and clarity following rehabilitative treatment. However, too often, patients are pigeonholed. Lapses […]
Support Systems Matter: Why We Focus On The Family
Entering rehab is hard. It sounds like a rhetorical statement – and it is – but it’s also the honest truth. The banality of the statement seems empty, even laughable […]
Substance Abuse Treatment for Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Abuse of prescription painkillers is one of the most alarming and rapidly growing trends in the U.S. According to the CDC, 1 in 20 people in the U.S. admit to […]
Should a Rehabilitation Center Be Certified?
A rehabilitation center can aid an individual suffering from addiction to get clean and return to normal life. The process can include therapy, drug detox, holistic practices, and treatment to […]
Mental Health Services and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
After you have gone through a traumatic experience, it is normal to feel anxious, sad, frightened, or disconnected from those around you. However, if the emotional pain does not seem […]
Breaking Down Myths about Substance Abuse Treatment
This week, we look at some common misconceptions about substance abuse treatment. Read on for the truth about how these programs work. Myth: All treatment centers are the same. Fact: […]