Measuring the success of a program is ridiculously difficult. Not only because you’re looking at a disease that has a high relapse rate but also because treatment is only effective when the addict wants it. The manta, “It works if you work it,” is true in recovery and in mental health. If you’re fighting the…
The Big Book from Alcoholics Anonymous, which guides most other 12-step systems, has an entire chapter dedicated to families after recovery. But, what about before recovery? AA often preaches that those closest to an addict may have to end communication with someone who is causing harm to the sober people around them. For example, many…
Of the many things that are out and about regarding addiction, many people miss the bigger points of identification and addiction treatment. Many people believe that the process is something along the lines of “person chooses addiction, they go to rehab, they return home, and everything is okay.” That couldn’t be further from a real-life…
Not in the way that you might catch a cold or a virus, but are the people close to addicts more likely to become addicts? There is some truth in this theory, it’s not uncommon for a rehab center to see multiple generations, spouses, friends, and siblings rotate through for treatment often for the same…
Anyone abusing legal or illegal substances likely needs some form of intervention. While media has glorified the classic intervention, it’s possible that the person in your life needs a different style of intervention. In nearly every case of addiction, intervention is necessary. The nature of the beast of addiction is that the person who…
There is a lot of focus in recovery groups or centers, such as Rehab Carolinas, about building communication skills. When there is an opportunity for the family to work together, you can help your loved one by learning how to interact with them from the start. Imagine a slate wiped clean and you’ll both be…
What has probably been the elephant in the room for years may finally be coming to the surface of conversation. If you’re seeking help from the resources at Rehab Carolinas, the topic of parental addiction is something you’re willing to approach. Many children grow up to be fully functioning adults that have parents who continue…
Battling addiction and going through rehab will put extreme strain on all of your personal relationships. From friends to spouses and even children, you likely lied and deceived, leading to the destruction of trust with those you love. The people closest to you will remember long after you begin your recovery. How can you work…
Opioid abuse is a serious addiction, and the subject isn’t light. The problem is that many people believe that this addiction only ails people who are well-developed and well into their adult years. While it’s true that opioid addiction strikes adults and the elderly, it also affects teens and young adults. There is no…
Old neighborhoods and old haunts are just nice names for the environment that led you into drug abuse. Drug use happens everywhere, but when you have a personal tie into the culture, it becomes more difficult to stay sober. In 2015 a study found that Fayetteville, NC ranked as the 15th highest rate of…