Rebuilding relationships after your struggles with addiction can be a difficult process. Often your addictive behaviors affect your loved ones. Because of this, your relationships may suffer greatly. Some may not be reparable. But Insight Recovery Centers offers a family therapy program that can help you gain the tools you need to assess your behaviors…
Addiction is a complicated disease that can affect individuals differently. Some individuals may be able to function well while substance abuse grows into an addictive cycle. Others may lose their job from the repercussions of one rowdy office party. However, you can be sure that if addiction is affecting your work productivity, then the repercussions…
Many state governments are choosing to legalize the use of marijuana. There are good reasons for this. But legalization won’t fix the problem of marijuana abuse. Yes, marijuana, like so many other drugs, can result in substance abuse. Marijuana abuse in teens is a challenging issue, as this drug is among the most popular for…
If you have a loved one who drinks regularly, they may not believe they need help with their drinking behavior. However, there are some signs that drinking may be turning into a coping mechanism or dependence. Alcohol dependence can have far-reaching physical, emotional, and social effects. Alcoholism is an illness that can be difficult to…
Harm reduction is a powerful tool for promoting change for those who are living with harm every day. But, it is a concept that has faced a great deal of stigma because many people connect it with needle exchange programs. However, harm reduction offers individuals suffering from many types of conditions a series of complex…
Life can offer us many everyday challenges. This means that it may not always be possible to commit to full-time treatment. When you are struggling with addiction or an underlying mental health condition, it makes it more difficult to meet basic needs like taking care of yourself or others or working. Depending on your condition’s…
In our modern society, alcohol use is widespread and encouraged in most social settings. Once the legal age for alcohol use is achieved, alcohol consumption becomes a “rite of passage.” As a result, the line between an alcoholic and someone who “just” consumes alcohol regularly has become blurred. It is important to stay on top…
The new year is dawning. With it come those dreaded new year’s resolutions. Many Americans will wish for weight loss, financial security, or the perfect relationship in the new year. But millions of Americans in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse will strive for a different goal. They’ll wish for the strength to remain sober…
Is this your first sober holiday? Perhaps you are well into your addiction recovery, but you’re worried about what could happen during the holidays. Addiction recovery is challenging around this time of the year, but you don’t have to give up on all you’ve accomplished. We can help you with sober living. Insight Recovery Centers…
When choosing a place to get help, choose an accredited rehab center. It is nearly always important to have a treatment program that’s reliable and designed to provide you with the best chance at survival. At Insight Recovery Centers, we have developed a treatment program that can do this for you. Yet, before you choose…