Choosing a drug or alcohol rehab center for yourself or for a loved one can be an overwhelming and difficult process. Unfortunately, the addiction treatment field has seen an influx in deceptive marketing and unethical practices by drug rehab “providers” whose only concern appears to be monetary gain. This leaves many consumers confused and distrustful …
What is Residential Treatment for Addiction?Drug and alcohol addiction are chronic diseases, so it is important they are treated as such. For most people suffering from addiction, detox and inpatient rehab provides a wonderful start to achieving sobriety and beginning the path to lifelong recovery. Inpatient rehab is an important first step in treatment that …
A huge struggle for many after they leave a recovery program is returning to their normal life. Not only is it difficult to remain sober, it can be hard for people in recovery to be independent again and have a job to support themselves. Luckily, many recovery programs teach patients important life skills that they …
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I’m too young to be addicted, right? Addiction is only something that happens to older people, isn’t it? My body is young, so can’t I handle my alcohol better than older people? If you’ve been wondering whether you’re too young to experience addiction to alcohol, you’re not alone. At Archstone Behavioral Health in Lantana, Florida …
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Most of us like to have a drink now and then. We have a glass of wine with dinner—or maybe a bottle. But where does normal social drinking cross the line into alcoholism? How can you tell if you have a drinking problem? Because so many people drink socially, it can be harder with alcohol …
Alcoholism and Your Body’s Health Start Healing Today with Archstone Behavioral Health If you’re drinking too much, you probably already see the effects alcohol is having on your life. You’ve lost friends, maybe even your spouse or partner. Your work performance has suffered; maybe you’ve even lost your job. You’ve lost interest in things you …
You probably know that the first step for you or a loved one when entering rehab is an appropriate detoxification for alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opiates. But do you know exactly how important this step is for long-term recovery? According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 22.5 million people (8.5 percent of the …
Have you ever known someone who sent a loved one or their child to multiple rehab facilities, only to later hear that the individual overdosed and died, despite the efforts of their family and multiple attempts in treatment? And, if that’s the case, how would you feel as a mother, father, brother, sister, husband, or …
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Enough is enough. You’ve been using drugs or alcohol for too long, and your substance abuse has led to your friends and family hurting, so much money wasted, and a lot of your time wasted away. Imagine what you could be doing with your life if you weren’t struggling with an addiction. It’s time to …
Community and a support system are essential to anyone in recovery. That is something former Grateful Dead roadie, Russell Levine, and Archtone Behavioral Health owner, Mo Yachnes, can both agree on. Mo followed up with, “We want to celebrate anyone who is courageous enough to challenge their status quo. Addiction is a disease, but …
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