Prescription Painkiller Addiction: When to Seek Help

Prescription Painkiller Addiction: When to Seek Help

Painkillers are prescribed every day for many legitimate reasons, but they are highly addictive and must be used with caution. Prescription painkillers also come with a risk of overdose when abused. If you have been taking prescription painkillers and think that you...
Should You Go to Rehab Close to Home or Far Away?

Should You Go to Rehab Close to Home or Far Away?

If you’ve made the decision to go to rehab, you’re about to embark on a journey that will change your life. Choosing the right rehab is the first step, and when doing so, you’ll have to decide whether to go to one that’s close by or to travel to one that’s farther...
How to Leave Work for Rehab Without Losing Your Job

How to Leave Work for Rehab Without Losing Your Job

If you are struggling with drugs or alcohol and have decided that it’s time for rehab, you’re likely worried about how to attend rehab without losing your job. You’re not alone. Many people struggle with this problem, which is one of the reasons that the vast majority...
Questions to Ask When Calling a Rehab Center

Questions to Ask When Calling a Rehab Center

The idea of going to rehab can be a bit daunting and overwhelming, but it’s a step that can change your life. If you’ve decided that it’s time for you to get help, choosing the right rehab facility is important. You’ll want to ask a host of questions to find the rehab...
How to Prepare for Your Admission to Rehab

How to Prepare for Your Admission to Rehab

If you are struggling with drugs or alcohol and have decided that it’s time for rehab, you are about to embark on a journey that will change your life for the better. However, it understandably may feel overwhelming. Getting prepared for your admission step by step...
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Many people who have mental health disorders also develop addictions to drugs or alcohol. When this occurs, it is known as having co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis. The prevalence of addictions that co-occur with bipolar disorder is particularly high, with...