Author: Charles Frank

If you’re having a hard time adjusting to a sober life, reach out to a mental health professional who specializes in addiction and substance use. While a sober living house doesn’t offer individual or group counseling, it offers structure and support to help you maintain your sobriety. Additionally, maintaining your sobriety typically requires a home […]

Our staff is kind, thoughtful and approachable. Each guest can expect a clean bed, sufficient clothing storage, HDTV w/ cable and free wifi in every room inside a clean, well maintained home cared for by the guests who stay there! Our homes are smoke free but there are plenty of designated outdoor smoking areas. We […]

While it can be difficult to overcome, no one should have to battle nicotine addiction alone. For more information on treatment options for an addiction to nicotine, speak with a therapist today to get started on your path toward recovery. The most effective smoking cessation tools include the medication varenicline (Chantix), the plant-derived cytisine (not […]

Studies repeatedly show that completing a full course of therapy is critical for full recovery. For some people, countenancing even controlled exposure in a safe environment is overwhelming; they drop out of exposure therapy or avoid it entirely. Research is exploring a modified version of treatment—very brief exposure therapy, which involves exposing people to a […]

Also, because some herbal and dietary supplements can interfere with prescription medications or cause dangerous interactions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplements. Keep in mind that antidepressants are more likely to reduce suicide risk in the long run by improving mood. Don’t stop taking an antidepressant without talking to your doctor […]

After completing treatment, our comprehensive addiction aftercare program and rehab alumni initiative become invaluable resources. These programs are dedicated to delivering ongoing support by uniting individuals who share similar experiences. They foster a supportive community where participants can build on their progress and receive encouragement to maintain their sobriety. Mental Health Treatment Alumni can become […]

Recovery in the Pines (Prescott, Arizona) is rated 3.5 on Recovered’s Trustscore which is based on user reviews and accreditations. This rehab center also holds State department of health accreditations, ensuring they meet the standards required for effective treatment. Recovery in the Pines treats opioid addictions including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers. What types of […]

Alcohol and drug abuse can wreak havoc on your ability to manage emotions effectively, leading to mental health issues. This can create a vicious cycle of using substances, such as drugs, to cope with negative emotions, only to feel worse afterward. Everything in your life can feel more manageable without the effects ofalcoholand drugs. Thebenefits […]

You might realize you’re having more dreams than you did before, and waking up feeling more rested and energized. Millions of people join support groups to help stop drinking and stay stopped. Studies show support groups play an instrumental role in helping people develop healthy social networks that result in continued sobriety. When someone drinks […]

The data accessed from RELIS is freely available to staff at RELIS, and no review or approval was required for this research. No further data, besides what is included in the manuscript, will be shared. The seeming paucity of evidence for either of the preceding postulated theories does not exclude some unique intrinsic property of […]