One of the first questions many ask when considering a program for addiction treatment is "How much does rehab cost?". Some people affected by drug and alcohol...
Dual Diagnosis: PTSD and Substance Use Disorder
The information in this blog was collected during a conversation with Sara Ridner, LCSW, Trauma Therapist at Cornerstone of Recovery, a Bradford Recovery Community....
What Should I Do After Completing Inpatient Rehab?
Completing an inpatient addiction treatment program is a huge chapter in your recovery story. It is a time for celebration but may also cause some anxiety as you leave...
Understanding Cross Addiction
Evidence suggests that people who struggle with dependence on one substance, such as alcohol or heroin, are at risk for developing an addiction to another substance....
Spotting the Signs of Employee Drug or Alcohol Abuse
In June of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 13% of Americans said they had started or increased their substance use to cope with the...
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Levels of Care
A substance use disorder is a chronic disease that affects people in different ways. Because of this, there is no program that is “one size fits all.” Every...
Drug Rehabs in Alabama
Looking for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Alabama? According to the latest available data reported by the Alabama Department of Mental Health*, the drug...
Is Involuntary Commitment for Substance Abuse Treatment Legal in Alabama?
Question: Is involuntary commitment for drug abuse legal in Alabama? Answer: No, forcing someone into substance abuse treatment, also known as involuntary commitment,...
How to get someone to go to rehab – 4 Steps
How Do You Help Someone on Drugs who Doesn't Want Help? You know that your loved one needs to stop abusing drugs or alcohol and have confronted him or her about it....
What is Polysubstance Abuse?
Sometimes you instinctively know something isn’t quite right with a friend, a family member or colleague. You suspect potential drug or alcohol use but you feel...