Living with a bipolar mood disorder is a challenge. When symptoms aren’t managed, they can affect your relationships, career and nearly every corner of your life. The good news is that bipolar mood disorders have been treated successfully for decades. Evidence-based approaches to managing these conditions put a happy and healthy life well within reach. Bipolar […]
It’s easy to start believing that luxury addiction treatment is better than lower-cost treatment because marketers and advertisers of all types are continually trying to convince us that expensive and high quality is the same thing, but this simply isn’t the case. Low-cost addiction treatment doesn’t mean low-quality care; it often means the opposite because
Recognizing that you need treatment from an addiction rehab or mental health program is a significant step, but it’s not all you need to decide. The next question is what type of program is best for you. Do you need an outpatient or residential program? Do you want to travel for treatment and recover in a
What do you actually need when treating mental health and substance use disorders? Is luxury treatment essential? By definition, it isn’t. Part of Merriam Webster’s definition of luxury is something that’s not necessary.In the world of addiction treatment, luxury is sometimes just another word for expensive, but expensive doesn’t mean more effective. Running shoes studded
The term luxury is used to describe many different types of treatment experiences. It often conjures images of opulent rooms, personal massage and spa amenities and exotic locales. The truth is that while there are programs that feature those things, they are often quite pricey and don’t deliver on their promises. It may be helpful to
When one member of a family needs addiction treatment, all family members feel the effects. Their children’s struggles especially influence parents because they tend to feel a sense of responsibility, and a deep desire to keep them safe. When your children are minors, you have some authority in making treatment decisions, but once they become adults,
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Everyone’s journey into substance abuse is unique, and the addiction treatment programs that are right for them are, too. What fits you best depends on many factors, including how long you’ve been living with addiction, whether you’ve tried other programs in the past, how much social support you have, and your budget considerations. Promises Five
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We understand the decision to seek out mental health or addiction treatment is already a difficult choice. You may think you aren’t ready, the time isn’t right or maybe you think you can get through your struggles alone. But COVID-19 may be playing a large role in keeping you or your loved one from getting
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Motivation is often thought of as enthusiasm or a strong drive to do something. Sometimes motivation works that way, but usually, it’s more subtle and is more thought-based than emotion-based. The word “motivation” comes from the word “motive,” and its most basic definition is simply the reason we do what we do. Here are some
Change is something we can seek or try to run from, but it’s an inescapable part of life. Circumstances change, and we change too, as we adapt to them. Our bodies and brains are in a constant state of flux as we grow and mature. People begin using drugs and alcohol for many reasons, but sometimes
