When most people hear the term “hard drugs” they probably think of heroin and other opiates, meth, or cocaine. These drugs get a lot of attention due to the drug crises in cities and towns across America involving fentanyl overdoses and prescription drug abuse. But there there is another substance many fail to recognize as a “hard drug,” and its...
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Whenever anyone has an issue they want to change about themselves, they go through steps or stages to bring about that change. Whether we want to change our diet and start working out as a New Year’s resolution, stop leaving dirty dishes around the house, or overcome alcohol and drug addiction, we all go through stages of change over a...
The Holiday Season is fast approaching. And while this time of year is usually perceived as a period of happiness and community, for those in a drug rehab center or in active addiction these few months can often be triggering and anxiety-inducing. Thanksgiving Day get-togethers, Christmas parties at work, the change in season and weather, spending more time with family,...
At Bay Area Recovery center, we frequently meet with the families and loved ones of individuals suffering from addiction and substance use disorders. Addiction can cause an incredible amount of emotional pain within a family. There are often feelings of betrayal, distrust, confusion and anger from the family toward the individual who is addicted to a substance. Most times the...
“These allergic types can never safely use alcohol in any form at all; and once having formed the habit and found they cannot break it…their problems pile up on them and become astonishingly difficult to solve.” William D. Silkworth, M.D. The Big Book of AA This quote is taken from a chapter in the Big Book of Alcoholics...
Coming to the realization that you may need rehab for addiction can be very daunting. From coming to terms with an addiction, to choosing the right treatment center and figuring out how you will pay for it can be overwhelming to say the least. Fortunately, unlike in the past, nearly all insurance plans cover at least a portion of your...
If you ever wonder how to pay for a rehab stay without insurance for your loved one, here are several options that may help with the cost of treatment. Private Self-Pay HealthCare Financing Medicaid Medicare State-Funded Programs Non-Profit Organizations Sliding scale fees Self-Pay for Rehab Self-Paying, or paying "out of pocket" for treatment is always an option, although not always...
There's a good chance that you know someone who has overcome addiction or trying to get sober. Whether they’re a friend or an acquaintance, you have to be careful how you support and guide them from afar. Not only can an addiction ruin an addicts life, but it also ruins friendships, families, and careers. Having an understanding of addiction, and...
An Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program or more commonly referred to as IOP, is a mental health and/or substance abuse counseling program that allows clients to attend treatment without staying under full-time care of an Inpatient Facility. The main purpose of an intensive outpatient program - IOP is to provide a treatment channel for individuals who do not require 24-hour supervision....
A 7-day drug detox is a huge step to take when working on a journey to detox from substances. If your loved one is about to start the detox or alcohol detox process, you may wonder how to best support them. If you are looking into a detox program for yourself, you understandably want to know what you might expect. Throughout...