A transitional living program is designed to help individuals transition from a structured clinical setting into real-world settings with additional support and resources. At Santé Center for Healing in Argyle, TX, transitional living programs are available for adults who may need additional assistance. We understand that transitioning from a treatment program to everyday life can…
For those addicted to alcohol, quitting on their own is very difficult. Alcohol affects how the brain perceives pleasure and learns new things. When you become addicted to alcohol, your brain does too. How hard is it to quit drinking? It’s much more challenging if you try to do it independently. Luckily, Santé Center for…
The scope and range of substance abuse are well-documented and researched for anyone battling addiction. The awareness of the medical community and broader culture now has let us talk openly and frankly about the problems of drug and alcohol abuse. So, this is good news for all of us. That good news has also led…
You have made that important decision to put drug or alcohol misuse behind you. You have entered a Texas substance abuse treatment program, and you are hopeful as you look toward your future. You are also anxious. How are you sure this rehab program will work? The truth is that the power for success in…
Substance abuse may seem to have just come upon you. However, it’s much like a snowball effect, slowly increasing into a substance use disorder over time. The journey out of substance use may feel much longer. Recovery doesn’t happen in the short run. It takes commitment. To succeed, you need to establish goals for long-term…
Growing up is hard, and family isn’t always easy. As tensions build between family members, communication becomes more complex, and frustration can accumulate to the point where the household is no longer a healthy living environment. Sometimes, family tensions can become so strained that running away seems like the only option. It could also be…
For many people in early recovery, it’s difficult to think about the future. Fear of relapse, worry about changing relationships, and adjusting to sobriety can make it difficult to return to a normal life after treatment. Fortunately, aftercare programs can help. These programs can help people and their families transition, plan, and thrive after residential…
Relapse can be a constant worry for those in recovery and for their loved ones. Unfortunately, concerns about relapse can actually lead to relapse. Anxiety, depression, PTSD and other co-occurring disorders can also lead to relapse. Relapse prevention plans are the best, most comprehensive way to prepare for the risk of relapse, develop contingency plans,…
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…
As the old year ends and a new year lies before you with blank pages and endless possibilities, your thoughts will most likely turn to personal goals for the new year. This is traditionally what people in Texas and others across the world do as well. Unfortunately, many of those people will quickly put what…