American Addiction Centers Blog

When you have a loved one with a substance use disorder, it can be both a relief and a challenging time when they enter drug and alcohol addiction treatment/rehab. You may feel helpless and confused about how to best support your loved one while they are in rehab and once they come home. As their […]

If you attended grade school between 1983 and 2009, then you almost certainly participated in a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, or DARE. In fact, the DARE program was eventually implemented in 75% of U.S. schools in the 1990’s and cost taxpayers an estimated $600 million to $750 million per year. Although immensely popular among […]

It takes courage to serve one’s country. And it takes courage to be willing to sacrifice one’s life in the name of service. The impact of the experiences on the battlefield in foreign lands is a weight that’s all too heavy for most. It’s not the temporary burdens of carrying physical objects that are the […]

If you’ve attended rehab programs or gone to 12-step meetings, you may have heard people use the term HALT. An acronym for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, it’s a tool used to remind people of four of the most common stressors in recovery. While they may seem obvious, these basic needs can be easy to overlook […]

Homer Simpson, patriarch, life philosopher and animated character on the longest-running American TV series The Simpsons has a lot to say about a lot of things. Take this toast he makes. “To alcohol! The cause and solution to all of life’s problems.” It has been described as “one of the best, most truthful Simpsons statements […]

MDMA, also called molly or ecstacy, is known as a party drug. Due to their psychoactive effects, party drugs like MDMA are often taken at raves, clubs, or music festivals. Many use these substances to amplify their experience. While MDMA is often viewed as safe, there are risks associated with its use, especially if you […]

For some, the initial draw of being a professional athlete may be the fame, fortune, and attention. For others, it may be a life-long dream. Regardless of the motivations to play on that level, the entryway to get there isn’t free. Oftentimes, the sacrifices made can be quite pricey, even when an individual surpasses the […]

Completing your alcohol detox treatment program is a rewarding experience. You probably feel like a new person after detox. Your body is cleansed from toxins, your mind is thinking more clearly, and you have a new zest for life. It also is time to go home from the rehab facility. You might be wondering: what […]

Once you exit rehab and reenter the real world, you’ll be faced with a wide array of temptations when it comes to substance abuse. Some of that temptation might come from your peers, especially the people you used to use drugs with. They may try to pull you back into the lifestyle by offering you […]

If you’re suffering from a substance use disorder, both rehab and 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can help you get on the path to sobriety. But can programs like Alcoholics Anonymous replace rehab? After all, it would be easier just to attend meetings a few times a week rather than […]

If you’ve been thinking about cutting down or stopping your alcohol use, you might be wondering whether you can quit drinking without rehab. Quitting alcohol can be difficult, and you may encounter many obstacles along the way that could hamper your efforts to get sober. Keep reading to learn more about why it’s often not […]

Steven Tyler is one of the most well-known rockers alive. Since first rising to fame in the 1970s as frontman for the band Aerosmith, he’s responsible for a long list of iconic songs, from “Dream On” and “Sweet Emotion” to “Walk This Way,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and “Love in an Elevator.” But for all […]