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Outpatient programs vary in terms of the time commitment, from a few hours a week to several hours a day. The majority of treatment consists of therapies provided in group and individual settings. Programs may also offer medical care and prescribe medications. You are likely to benefit from outpatient if have a less severe addiction, […]

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It is human nature to compare yourself to others, especially people you respect, who you feel have some form of control over their lives, and who seem to have it all. For some, this comparison process is healthy. It encourages self-assessment, inspires new ideas and options, and encourages healthy competition that motivates persistence and progress. […]

Drugs and alcohol change the chemical makeup of the brain, and regular use of mind-altering substances can cause dependence to form. Brain circuitry and chemistry will attempt to regulate as drugs and/or alcohol process out of the body after dependence has formed, and this causes withdrawal symptoms. The duration, intensity, and type of withdrawal symptoms […]

Addiction is a brain disease that one out of every 12 American adults suffered from in 2014, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). There are many reasons why a person may turn to drugs or alcohol initially, including using these mind-altering substances as a coping mechanism for stress, difficult emotions, […]

Addiction is a debilitating disease that impacts not only the person battling it, but also those around them. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reports that in 2014 over 7 million American adults suffered from drug addiction. Drug addiction can be a drain on society too, adding up to about $200 billion […]

It’s one thing to recognize a need for getting sober; it’s entirely another to actually do it. Sobriety means more than giving up drugs and alcohol. It is an ongoing process that requires a commitment to a substance-free life, which can be difficult at times. The most difficult step is often the first. It can […]

Outpatient drug treatment programs are designed for individuals struggling with a mild to moderate substance abuse problem. They provide treatment sessions throughout the week, but do not require clients live on site. Outpatient programs allow clients to continue living at home, and to potentially work and participate in their daily lives outside of treatment. For […]

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)? While the specifics of each intensive outpatient program (IOP) differ, every IOP provides a highly structured treatment program that addresses substance use disorder (SUD) issues and relapse prevention for individuals who do not require medical detoxification or 24-hour supervision.2 Individuals participating in IOPs are able to maintain responsibilities […]