Contributor: Lauren Day, LPC, LCDC, The Ranch at Dove Tree Support groups serve great benefit to its participants as it provides people facing similar challenges or illness the opportunity to find help by merely meeting one another. Sharing the wisdom and experiences of others enduring the same struggles provides a sense of relief, solutions and [...]
Contributor: Rachael Mattice is the Content Manager for Sovereign Health Group, an addiction, mental health and dual diagnosis treatment provider. Rachael received her bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Purdue University. “You’re only as sick as your secrets.” There’s a reason why this is a popular Alcoholics Anonymous saying: Dishonesty is essential to [...]
Contributor: written by Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems clinical team member Heather Wilk, MA, NCC, LPC. Those who partake in addiction support groups can gain so much from what they offer. Especially for individuals who are working to maintain a drug-free lifestyle, support groups have the ability to help people remain steadfast in their commitment to [...]
Contributor: StoneCrest clinical content team member Hugh C. McBride, BA Residential treatment for an addiction, mental health problem, or behavioral disorder can be a life-changing (and, in many cases, a life-saving) experience. But in the vast majority of cases, the residential phase is just the first step in a lifelong journey of recovery. To continue [...]
Drug abuse and addiction can be one of the most painful things to witness, especially in someone that you love and care for. If you know someone who has become addicted to drugs, whether illicit or prescription medications, you have likely observed a gradual decline and [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.