It is essential to have some perspective on life after rehab as it can help you understand if you’re on the right path of healing and recovery. Drug rehabilitation can become a “comfortable” setting. You are guided through your therapies, healing, and day-to-day life. You are sheltered from substances and alcohol so that you are…
Men’s therapy is one of the most critical parts of a successful recovery process. In today’s toxic culture, men are expected to meet social expectations and keep up with the pressures of modern life regardless of how it might be affecting them. Men’s feelings are rarely if ever, taken into account, creating a culture of…
Many people shy away from entering an addiction treatment program due to the costs. They need help with a substance abuse problem but think that they cannot afford it. This is one of many obstacles on the path to wellness, but there are ways to minimize the out-of-pocket costs that come with a treatment plan.…
At their heart, 12-step programs are about accountability. This treatment asks you to accept that drugs or alcohol have taken over your life and that you feel increasingly powerless to do anything about it. In doing so, there must be a light bulb moment where you find yourself ready to face your fears and seek…
If you live in a rural area, you might not have access to an addiction treatment center near you to treat your addiction and mental health issues effectively. At Ethan Crossing Recovery, we provide detox from substances, along with residency and outpatient programs to continue your addiction recovery. We will give you the best chances…
One of the most critical factors in addiction treatment is family support. Family engagement in addiction treatment is crucial as it creates a safe and healing environment at home for when the patient is ready for an outpatient program. If they do not have a supportive and sober environment at home, chances of relapse increase…
Whether or not to enter a drug rehab program is a difficult decision for anyone, young or old. Some programs cater to a certain type of clientele. Adult rehab programs are in the majority of drug treatment facilities. They each have things in common and other things that set them apart. It is important to…
Taking the first step to addiction recovery is hard but absolutely necessary if you want to live a healthy and sober life. Substance abuse affects not only the person who is using but everyone they are close to, including their family, friends, and coworkers. Every aspect of your life has been altered by this reliance…
With a population of over 1.75 million, Cincinnati, Ohio, has the same problems as any big city. In any large population center, there is going to be a myriad of both good and bad outcomes for its citizens. Drug addiction and substance abuse are a problem in both rural and urban areas. Cincinnati is not…
If you suspect a loved one has an opiate addiction, there are signs you can look for to determine whether they would benefit from time in treatment. This guide lists common signs that indicate someone needs an opiate rehab center to break their substance use disorder. At Ethan Crossing Recovery in Springfield, OH, we have…
