Addiction impacts every aspect of the family dynamic, including finances, behavioral roles, stability at home, and the mental, physical, and spiritual health of each family member.1 If left untreated, addiction may very well destroy the family, leaving nothing behind but the broken pieces of what used to be.
What to Do When a Loved One Leaves Drug Rehab Early
There is never a good reason to leave drug rehab before fully completing a program, but unfortunately, it does happen sometimes. If you receive a phone call from your loved one saying he or she wants to come home, it might be tempting to give them what they want, but doing so would only hurt […]
8 Reasons People Avoid Going to Rehab
Updated on July 15th, 2020 Did you know that 70-80 percent of people with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes receive treatment while only 1 in 10 people suffering from addiction receive treatment?1 Despite the prevalence of addiction in the United States, very few Americans get the treatment they need. Although you […]
Fentanyl-Laced Pills Flooding Texas, 40 Other States
According to media reports and the Partnership for Safe Medicines, Texas is one of 40 states being flooded with fentanyl-laced pills.1 These pills are rapidly being distributed across the nation and are sold on the streets as painkillers and medications, although they are counterfeit.
New Public Recovery High School Set to Open in Houston
Fortis Academy, a new high school under construction in Houston will be the only public recovery high school in the Harris County Department of Education and one of very few such schools in the state of Texas.1
Overdose Death Rates Now Higher Than Previous Four Years Combined
The drug overdose epidemic is accelerating quickly, according to recent reports from Fortune and Bloomberg. Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that drug overdose deaths spiked by 21 percent last year, which was more than the previous four years combined.1
What to Expect After Rehab
After completing a drug and alcohol rehab program, your recovery journey is far from over. In fact, you’ve just begun! Although some individuals choose not to move forward with any formal treatment options after drug rehab, you are much more likely to achieve lifelong success in your sobriety if you continue with a long-term treatment […]
Is Inpatient or Outpatient Rehab Right for You?
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5 Powerful Ways Stigma Contributes to Substance Abuse
Last month, students at the University of Houston declared a mental health crisis after a recent suicide and a dramatic increase in counseling appointments brought attention to the mental health issues of students on campus.1
Everything You Need to Know About FMLA
Everything You Need to Know About FMLA There are many factors that keep people from getting the substance abuse treatment that they need. For some, it may be a lack of childcare that poses a problem. For others, it may be a fear of judgment or rejection by their family. For many, the decision to […]