Getting someone with an addiction to face up to their problem can be a challenge. You may also believe in addiction myths that could undermine your efforts to help. It’s vital that you and your loved one get past these misconceptions to confront the realities of the disease. Doing so can help you get past…
While drinking alcohol and exercising don’t seem to be two things that go together, a surprising number of people consume alcohol before or after a workout. Many bars have happy hours that coincide with the time most people finish up at the gym. If fitness is your goal, then drinking before or after exercising can…
Once you’ve put in the work of completing rehabilitation therapy to overcome your addiction, you don’t want to put your sobriety in jeopardy. Navigating a holiday like Thanksgiving without your substance of choice can be a tricky proposition. That’s why you need to make a plan and stick to it as the holidays approach. To…
If you’ve found yourself having trouble getting a refill of anxiety medication, you’re likely running into the effects of a benzo shortage. That’s due to a supply issue affecting a pharmacy’s ability to fill and dispense medication to patients. That forces your doctor to recommend alternatives that may not be as effective. If you’re feeling…
People living with addiction often feel disconnected from the world. They fail to notice the potential beauty around them because of their need for drugs or alcohol. Once you enter a state of recovery, you may find yourself more aware of your surroundings. Many find that nature can play a significant role in continuing to…
If you’ve ever found yourself tempted to succumb to a road rage moment or found yourself overeating after a long day at work, you could be suffering from the effects of too much stress. It affects everyone in different ways, and too much of it can take a real physical and mental toll. Exercise is…
Gaining control of a substance use disorder represents a tremendous step in the recovery process. It takes time and constant practice of relapse prevention techniques to keep your addictive behaviors under control. Relapse is a common occurrence among recovering addicts and is a normal part of recovery. Sticking to a daily relapse prevention plan can…
One of the reasons you or a loved one might hesitate to enter rehab is because of common addiction treatment misconceptions. People’s tendency to fear the unknown combined with resistance to seeking help makes it easy to believe in falsehoods around seeking a substance use disorder. Breaking through the misunderstanding that persists around addiction treatment…
Men and women tend to develop substance use disorders for different reasons. The pressures that the world can put on men can cause them to create a mindset where admitting to having a problem signals that they are weak and “unmanly.” Taking part in a gender-specific treatment program outside of Caramel, IN can benefit men…
If someone you care for is suffering from an addiction, it is likely you have offered support in an attempt to stop them from this destructive behavior. One way to get back on the right track is to have your loved one go to a men’s rehab center for treatment. Where can you recommend, though? Should…
All of our of programs are working closely with the Health Department and CDC guidelines to ensure we continue to provide safe and effective treatment for our clients. We remain open and are accepting admissions.