Rock Bottom Cultivates a Hopeless Outlook
So, you hit what you call rock bottom. You get treatment; they tell you you’re ready for recovery. Then one night, in a moment of impulse, you use again because things are far worse now than what you initially considered your rock bottom. What now? Are you going to return to the same treatment center? […]
Why the Industry Loves a Good Catchphrase
A good catchphrase is like a commercial sales pitch to excite individuals to do something about their situation. Like any good catchphrase, it ends there. They are essentially clever terms or phrases that tend to promise a solution if you do this or the consequences if you don’t do that. Even celebrities exploit this by […]
Why Hitting “Rock Bottom” Is a Myth?
The idea of hitting “rock bottom” has been tossed around for years. Many believe that it should look a certain way. It creates this idea that the individual gets to decide when and what their rock bottom is as if it is a behavioral issue made obvious when the time comes calling. The truth is […]
Lack of Outcome Studies for Treatment Efficacy
The profitability of the recovery industry is just one of the many dominos that have fallen in response to the opioid crisis. As The Notorious B.I.G. once articulated, with more money comes more problems, and the same has been the case in recovery. Now scams like body brokering and waiving deductions have made the […]
False Claims of Dual Diagnosis and True Mental Health Treatment
Connections Community Support Programs (CCSP), a Delaware operator of community clinics, agreed to shell out an estimated $15 million to settle fraud allegations over mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services back in August of 2021. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), CCSP agreed to settle claims that it violated the […]
Balancing Outpatient Treatment and Other Responsibilities
So you’ve been released into the real world: You rocked inpatient treatment, you’re no longer severely dependent on substances, and you no longer need the same heightened level of care. You reached goals and made strides during treatment you never thought you would. Now, you’re headed back into your community to be a productive and […]
How to Advocate for Yourself After Treatment
Advocating for yourself can be inspiring and build self-confidence. Most treatment centers like White House Recovery and Detox provide case management, and you will have someone on hand to advocate for you. You may even have a community-based or private case manager during continuing care to help you navigate recovery after you complete your treatment […]
Coping With Daily Stressors Outside the Treatment “Bubble”
Treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and related conditions can be ongoing for months or even years as you transition between inpatient and outpatient programs, sober living communities, and continuing care. If you experience a relapse, the cycle can repeat. However, over time you will complete treatment and be ready to maintain your sobriety independently […]
Recognizing Symptoms of Depression After Treatment
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the world. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “An estimated 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode” in 2017. That number continues to grow, and substance use disorder (SUD) is a high-risk factor for developing […]
4 Helpful Tips for Coping With PTSD & SUD Triggers
A significant percentage of people with substance use disorder (SUD) have trauma-related mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you have ever misused substances to cope with PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, triggers can get complicated. You may experience flashbacks or intrusive thoughts related to your post-traumatic stress disorder, followed by intrusive cravings. You […]
