Are you struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction problem? Are you ready to take the first step in stopping your usage completely? If so, you have likely looked into a substance abuse treatment program. Santé Center for Healing uses a variety of methods to heal the body and mind as you work your way…
Trying to determine which addiction treatment center is right for you can be difficult. Sometimes we simply don’t know the right questions to ask. This list can help. This may be your first time with treatment, but it is not ours. Questions you may not know to ask: Is the person on the phone with…
Many people who struggle with alcohol don’t even know they have a problem. When they do know, the problem is often quite advanced. However, knowing the signs of alcoholism can help in identifying the issue in yourself or your loved one. Understanding the signs of alcohol abuse makes finding treatment that much easier. Santé Center…
Are you one of the many people who have a difficult job with a lot of stress? If so, do you turn to drugs or alcohol to help you with the stress? Addiction among professionals happens often, and when it does, it can impact you in many ways. It can limit your ability to achieve…
Living sober during the holidays can seem like a challenge. Actually, a very big challenge. There may be a lot of times during the holidays when you used to spend time with friends enjoying a few drinks or even a glass of wine. Now, all that has changed. To remain sober, you can’t continue that…
Whether you occasionally drink too much or have an alcohol abuse disorder, you may want to curb your intake or give up alcohol altogether. Alcohol is legal and socially acceptable, making it easier to consume more than is reasonable and potentially develop a dependency. If you find yourself or a loved one struggling with alcohol…
The images that we often see and stereotypes that we hold about alcoholics have always been misleading. It surprises many people when they discover that people abusing alcohol can present a well put together picture to the outside world. Often, people who abuse alcohol function at a high level by raising families, holding down jobs,…
The 12-steps to addiction recovery were initially formulated by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous as a process for beating alcohol addiction. These addiction recovery steps achieved enough success and popularity that other addiction treatment programs adopted the methodology. While the 12-steps are based on spirituality and religious principles, they remain general enough that people of…
Whether you’re new to the world of recovery or you’ve been sober for years, the holidays can prove especially challenging for staying away from the bottle. Family members, financial stress, traveling, relationship issues, and more seem to rear their heads as soon as the holiday planning begins. Whether you’re working on a sober Thanksgiving or…
A substance use disorder or addiction to drugs or alcohol takes a toll on the body. Dependency occurs when a person’s brain chemistry is altered due to drugs or alcohol. When this happens, the first step in healing and recovering is usually addiction detox services. If you’re considering rehab for a problem with alcohol, you’re…