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A New Way of Thinking: Addiction as a Spectrum

Finding the strength to support your loved one who has been struggling with an addiction can be difficult to say the least. From the moments of frustration to those of worry and despair, being able to both understand their substance use disorder and remain supportive when their negative decisions become increasingly dangerous or damaging can drive anyone mad. That’s why looking at their addictive behaviors through the lens of an addiction spectrum can help you better grasp their problematic behaviors. Your loved one probably falls on a continuum of substance use, fluctuating up and down. Like most people struggling with

addiction

How to Overcome the Fear of Addiction Treatment

Your drug and alcohol use started as a way to cope, but you could never of imagined the impact it would have on your life. Now the anxiety and stress you were trying to escape from has reappeared in the form of being afraid to go to addiction treatment. If you have a fear of going to addiction treatment, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s completely natural to be fearful before embarking on a new experience. The truth is, making the decision attend addiction treatment is not easy, and the gravity of that decision can make any fear you’re experiencing

A woman packing for residential addiction treatment.

Inpatient

6 Items You Should Bring to Addiction Treatment

Preparation is the key to success and peace of mind. One group of people who understood this concept well was the pioneers during their settlement of the vast plains of the west. They carried what was called a “horn of fire,” a hollowed-out deer or bison horn, that would store fire ashes and keep them lit throughout the day. This ultimately made it easier and quicker for the pioneers to create fires at night. Now, you certainly won’t need to make fires in addiction treatment. However, similar to the pioneers’ foresight, preparing what to bring to rehab ahead of time

A woman in recovery eating an organic salad.

Nutrition

The Best Foods to Eat in Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Eating healthy is not always easy. Between picking out the right foods in the grocery store to the time it takes to cook a meal, fast food and frozen dinners seem like the faster options. This is especially true for someone struggling with addiction where eating healthy doesn’t oftentimes register as a priority. But the foods you eat play a role in the recovery from addiction. While having the right diet won’t fix everything, it can help you reach a higher level of wellness during this important transition in your life. How to Eat Healthy in Addiction Recovery Start with

A woman calling an addiction treatment center for a loved one.

Family

What to Expect on a Fountain Hills Recovery Admissions Call

Sometimes, picking up the phone to dial is the hardest part when seeking addiction treatment for a spouse, parent, sibling or child. Your progress is stalled by the fear of what the person on the other line will think of you and the countless questions running through your mind. What am I supposed to say? Will they judge me and shame me? What if they don’t accept my loved one for treatment? What if it’s too expensive or they don’t take our insurance? Living with a loved one who is struggling with addiction is heartbreaking, and we know how overwhelming

A man opening up about his struggle with addiction in a group therapy session.

Inpatient

How Do I Choose a Residential Treatment Center?

Researching addiction treatment centers is a little like trying to decide what brand of pasta sauce to buy at the grocery store or what kind of cell phone to purchase; the sheer volume of options available to you is enough to make your head spin. Unlike pasta sauce or a cell phone, though, your decision on a residential treatment center can have lasting implications for the remainder of your life. As heavy as that statement is, don’t feel discouraged in your hunt for a rehab facility. Finding the right residential program for you is remarkably simple if you know what