You know you or your loved one needs help, but you’re unsure how to find a rehab center or what to look for when you find one. How do you know this location will be right for you and give you the best ability to heal and overcome your challenges? Finding a rehab center means…
Medical detox is one of the most important tools you have for rehab and rebuilding your future. Our Pines Recovery Life Detox team has the tools and resources available to support you in getting the care you need. Yet, it is always important to consider where you go for help. At Pines Recovery Life Detox,…
Are you thinking about how proud you are of a loved one who is in recovery? You want to do something special for them and give them gifts in recovery that are more meaningful to all you’ve seen them overcome. It can be important to recognize and encourage your loved one through holiday gifts for…
Social distancing is a term that most people recognize as important, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Being socially distant while in sobriety is even more difficult because of the mental health challenges it typically presents. Yet, what’s most important to know is that even though you are engaging in social distancing, you do not…
The holidays are a time when many people gather to celebrate. Usually, in these gatherings, alcohol is present. For those in recovery and actively making sobriety their chief goal, all fun holiday drinks may seem out of reach. But, can you really enjoy non-alcoholic drinks and have just as much fun with them? The answer…
Does it matter if you are male or female when it comes to addiction treatment? The fact is, it really does play a big role. Gender and recovery go hand-in-hand in various ways. By understanding gender’s effect on recovery and getting the right type of care for your situation, you can turn the page and…
Are you wondering what your recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19 will mean to you? COVID-19 is one of the most challenging components of addiction therapy right now. Even if you never get the illness, its numerous limitations and social distancing requirements have made it difficult to get help and then stay on the right…
Finding the right therapy type is significant when it comes to getting help for drug and alcohol addiction. Many people don’t realize how extensive care options are, which often means they do not know how well rehab can fit their lives. Are you in need of support? Intensive outpatient rehab may be right for you.…
How do genetics and addiction impact each other? If you have a parent that used drugs and suffered a bad addiction, will this happen to you? Genetics affect on addiction can range widely, but what’s most important is recognizing your need for help. No matter what your history is, strive to get the help you…
It can be devastating for a family who hears of a loved one leaving treatment before it’s complete. When a person is leaving treatment early, they make a mistake that can cost them their future. That’s a hard statement to make, especially for those who want to remain sober. Yet, it takes time and a…