When individuals and families are safely housed, they’re much more likely to address their health, addictions, and other issues. It’s a “housing first” approach that includes stabilization services, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, and case management. It’s why the 46-year-old loves her job, working...
A health care provider might ask the following questions to assess a person’s symptoms. If we define a disease as “an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning,” then alcoholism is a disease. However, so is stealing, nail-biting and partner abuse. But then...
Unlike many halfway houses, sober homes are not monitored by state agencies. Research on sober living houses also states that residents experience a higher possibility sober house of securing employment and a lower likelihood of getting arrested. Leaving the structure of the treatment program can...
Steven has authored many articles on telemedicine technology and the growth and acceptance of the remote healthcare industry. Pamela is involved in several community organizations, boards and committees. As a corporator for the Lowell Boys & Girls Club she has co-chaired their Holiday Auction for...
89% of fear of being sober people who complete alcohol treatment stay sober for the first month after rehab, with a success rate of 68% for those entering detox beforehand. The benefits of sobriety on mental health are numerous, such as increased clarity, lessened mental...
In general, it can be difficult to set boundaries with loved ones, and sometimes, even more difficult for them to respect your personal boundaries. Handled improperly, attempts at conflict resolution can actually make the conflict worse. Unresolved conflict can lead to resentment and additional unresolved...
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and Vanderburgh House alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and...
If this all seems extremely scary, it may also be time to stop measuring your self-worth by your level of productivity. Hospital emergency rooms are full of people who have made mushy-brained mistakes. In the waiting room you will find exhausted parents with dropped mush...
Individuals build resources while living in a recovery residence that will continue to support their recovery as they transition to living independently and productively in the community. This type of recovery residence provides recovery residence peer-based services plus life skills and clinical programming. It...