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How to Tell Your Family That You’re Struggling With Substance Abuse

Published in Substance Abuse on May 10, 2022.

Whether you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, struggling with addiction to other substances, or dealing with a mental health disorder, deciding that it’s time to talk and speak up about your issues is never easy. Fortunately, it’s a good thing to want to speak up about your problems, and you shouldn’t let the nervousness detract you from admitting you have a problem with your closest family members.

So how do you begin the process of speaking to your family about your struggles with substance abuse? It all starts with understanding the benefits of speaking up about your addiction.

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: Which Treatment Option Is Right For You?

Published in Rehabilitation on March 9, 2022.

Deciding to positively change your relationship with drugs or alcohol is a crucial first step of recovery. However, addiction recovery is more complex than a simple decision; it’s a process — one that drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are designed to help you through. However, this treatment option is anything but a one-size-fits-all approach. There are myriad types of substance abuse treatments, including everything from therapy and counseling to detoxification— all of which fall under two main categories: inpatient and outpatient rehab.

Determining which one is right for your needs and the severity of your substance use problem is crucial in developing healthy behaviors and lowering the risk of relapse. Let’s take a look at what each rehab type has to offer.

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