Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) often go hand in hand — and not by coincidence. Many people with OCD discover that alcohol…
The biggest question people have about an intensive outpatient program isn’t about the therapy — it’s “How am I supposed to fit this into my…
One of the first questions people ask about a partial hospitalization program is simple: “Do I have to live there?” The answer — no, you…
Most people picture residential treatment before they ever set foot in it — and what they imagine is usually wrong. Some expect a cold, hospital-like…
When someone develops a substance use disorder (SUD), they often exhibit distinct psychological patterns. One of the most painful and confusing behaviors for loved ones…
When a relationship demands everything you have — your time, your emotional reserves, your sense of self — it can be extremely difficult to distinguish…
A functioning addict — also called a high-functioning addict — is someone who maintains work, family, and social obligations while actively struggling with substance use…
Finishing residential treatment doesn’t mean finishing treatment. For most people, completing inpatient care marks a significant milestone — but stepping directly back into daily life…
“Detox” and “residential treatment” are often used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. They’re two distinct phases of addiction care – each…
If you or someone you love has just completed residential treatment, or is being assessed for outpatient care, you’ve likely heard two acronyms: PHP and…