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Drug RehabAlcohol RehabDrug AddictionUncategorizedLoving and Supporting an Addicted Adult Child: Creating Calm Amid the Storm
It’s an unfortunate reality how many of us who have children battling addiction tend to get in the “way” without even knowing it. While this may be the hardest lesson of our lives, we must learn to step aside and allow the consequences of addictive behavior fall upon the ones we love.
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Medical DetoxAlcoholismDrug AddictionDrug RehabUncategorizedWhy Cold Turkey Detox Isn’t Safe
Recovering from addiction is rarely successful when someone goes it alone. This is particularly true of detox. Simply abstaining from a drug isn’t recovery. In fact, attempts to control your use of a substance without the right support is a symptom of addiction.
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Drug RehabAlcohol RehabDrug AddictionUncategorizedSafety in Numbers: Sticking Close to the Addiction Recovery Herd After Treatment
Research consistently shows successful recovery can be gauged by the company you keep. Surround yourself with folks committed to sobriety, and you improve your chances of staying sober.
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Drug RehabAlcohol RehabHouston RehabsUncategorizedHow Individual and Group Therapy Strengthens Addiction Recovery
Combining individual therapy and group therapy in treatment gives people in recovery a stronger chance to heal. The addicted brain can be cunning and baffling. The bigger your team and the more tools you bring to recovery, the better.
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Drug RehabHouston RehabsUncategorized2022: How Slow and Steady Sober Resolutions Can Bring Serenity
Whether you are new to recovery or an old-timer, it’s never a bad thing to take an inventory. What will make your recovery stronger in 2022? We’ve put together five steps for your 2022 “resolutions.”
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Why Choose UsDrug RehabHouston RehabsUncategorizedWhy We Started Into Action: Shane’s Story
While my life is unique, my journey to sobriety is like that of millions of others who have successfully overcome addiction. I hope, if you’re struggling with addiction yourself, this may provide you with some encouragement and proof that you’re not alone.
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Drug AddictionDrug RehabUncategorizedUnraveling Dual Diagnosis and Other Medical Jargon
Chances are, if you’ve been assessed and diagnosed recently, you’ve heard some daunting medical terms thrown around. Into Action will help clarify the medical jargon, so you get a better handle on your own recovery.
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Drug AddictionDrug RehabUncategorizedHow to Stay Sober and Sane During the Holidays When You Have a Perfectly Imperfect Family
Into Action offers ten tips for those in recovery to make staying sober this holiday easier, even when life at home is far from perfect.
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Alcohol RehabAlcoholismDrug AddictionDrug RehabHow to Support a Newly Recovering Addict
Initially, don’t expect newly recovering people to provide much in terms of amends. Instead, they need to focus on getting through one more day without using substances. How then, does a family shaped by addiction provide support when their loved one is new to recovery? If the wounds are still fresh, how do you move forward? How do you act supportive when, inside, you still feel angry and hurt?
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Houston RehabsAlcohol RehabDrug AddictionDrug RehabAsking for Help: Recovery Resources in Greater Houston
Luckily, there are many resources throughout the Houston area available to you when you reach out for help. These recovery resources can help guide you to the right information, the best addiction treatment choices for you, and a sense of common understanding and compassion.
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Alcohol RehabDrug RehabHouston RehabsWill Insurance Pay for Addiction Treatment
The American Medical Association (AMA) classified alcoholism (alcohol use disorder) as a disease in 1956, but it took them until 1987 to classify substance addiction (substance use disorder) as a…
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Drug RehabAlcohol RehabDrug AddictionFinding Sober Alternatives with Friends
Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a long-term commitment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), people struggling with addiction must…
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