The Traditional Dilemma: Life vs. Recovery For decades, addiction treatment programs followed a rigid model: once you entered rehab, the outside world stopped existing. Phones were taken away, computers were banned, and communication with work or family was limited to occasional calls. While that approach helped some people focus fully on healing, it also created […]
Why a Warm Weather Rehab Is Better in the Winter
1. Sunshine Lifts Your Mood and Improves Mental Health It’s no secret that sunlight affects your mood. Exposure to natural light increases the production of serotonin, the brain chemical responsible for feelings of happiness, calm, and focus. During the dark winter months, when daylight hours are short and temperatures drop, many people experience Seasonal Affective […]
The Healing Process as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
This article explores what it means to be an adult child of an alcoholic (often referred to as an “ACoA”), the common challenges that come with that background, and how the healing process unfolds through therapy, recovery, and self-compassion
What is the Best Insurance for Drug Rehab Coverage?
This article will walk you through what you should look for when choosing insurance for rehab, what common insurers do well (and poorly), and what makes an insurance plan “best” for drug rehab coverage.
