17 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing an Addiction Treatment Center

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…

Santé Center for Healing C.E.O. Announces Retirement

Dennis Wade Announces Retirement after Twenty-Two Years with Santé’s Sam Slaton Named Successor   DFW METROPLEX, December 31, 2021—On December 22, 2021, Santé Center for Healing C.E.O. Dennis Wade officially announced he will be retiring effective December 31, 2021. This retirement follows a long and successful 22-year tenure serving as Santé’s CEO. Mr. Wade’s many…

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Addiction & Cognitive Behavior Treatment In Dallas, TX

There are many different options available for addiction treatment in Dallas and throughout Texas. Most individuals tend to start with detox. From there, addiction treatment can include several options. Clients can get help in trauma therapy, codependency treatment, or individualized treatment. With the right care, including cognitive-behavioral therapy programs, a completely successful recovery from addiction…

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The Importance of Engaging Family & Friends

Each family member and friend of an addicted person has a unique relationship with drug or alcohol addiction, emotionally and behaviorally. Treating only the individual in active addiction has limited effectiveness. Santé walks alongside family and friends, recognizing the devastating impact substance use disorders have on everyone involved. We work on engaging family and friends…

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Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms–What to Expect

Addiction is a complex disease. It has both physical and mental aspects requiring attention so that a person struggling with a substance use disorder can heal. Perhaps the most obvious signs of addiction are the withdrawal symptoms that arise when dependency reaches a certain point. When one quits regularly abusing a substance, they tend to…

Am I an Alcoholic

Am I an Alcoholic? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions

The overwhelming majority of adults in the United States consume alcohol. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these adults ends up developing alcohol addiction. If you’re asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” then the answer may be yes. It is normal to consume alcohol, but when it begins affecting your daily activities, it may be time…

Learn How to Stop Drinking Now

Learn How to Stop Drinking Now

Alcohol and the socialization associated with drinking are a huge part of our lives. People drink to celebrate, relax, or release their inhibitions. In moderation, drinking alcohol is a normal way to unwind. It’s when regular consumption turns into abuse and addiction that issues can arise. If you’re concerned that your drinking is becoming problematic,…

How Did the Opioid Epidemic Begin argyle, texas

How Did the Opioid Epidemic Begin?

The United States is currently in the middle of an opioid epidemic. It is all over the news and a growing problem in every state. While this epidemic has already taken hold of the country, many people do not even know where it started. According to many experts, it is the result of one pharmacy…