by Carley Smiddy | Jun 6, 2021 | QA, Treatment
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a form of substance abuse treatment where people visit a treatment center several days a week for a few hours at a time. An IOP is more time-intensive than most standard outpatient programs. However, unlike an inpatient...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 19, 2021 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Health & Wellness, Treatment
One of the most common questions people ask when they begin to navigate their process of recovery is: Will this work? Between the intense pulls of addiction and compulsive behavior, the prospect of achieving a profound inner transformation that may seem a lifetime...
by Carley Smiddy | Apr 17, 2021 | Support, Treatment
Recovery is a state of being, not a task you’ll check off once you reach a certain milestone. Like any other area of your life, your journey of recovery will inevitably have its ups and downs. Because part of recovery means reassessing your old behaviors and thought...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 4, 2021 | Addiction, Treatment
Deciding to seek out rehab for your adolescent who is using drugs or alcohol can be one of the most challenging decisions of your life. You may feel numerous emotions, ranging from guilt to hopelessness. You may even ask yourself, “Did I cause this?” Your child may...
by Carley Smiddy | Nov 5, 2020 | Interventions, Support, Treatment
Anyone who has borne witness to a family member or loved one’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse can testify that substance use disorder is a powerful disease. Addiction brings recurring cycles of grief, confrontation, and destruction. When you love an...
by Carley Smiddy | Sep 11, 2020 | Addiction Treatment & Recovery, Treatment
If you’ve struggled with alcoholism or drug addiction, you may have conflicting feelings regarding residential treatment. You may have gone to several 12-Step meetings or other fellowships where you heard other people’s stories. So many people seem to be able to just...
