December 2023

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Step one is the foundation of 12-step recovery. The first step clearly outlines the wreckage created by the individuals addiction. The first step first has two main points. The […]

According to NIH, drugs and alcohol can hijack your brain as there is a biology associated with addiction. The PAC Program understands the struggles that come along with being addicted and the recovery process. We offer a 3-Phase Approach This method is designed to help our clients gradually become more independent while building a support […]

For people in recovery, the holiday season can be especially challenging since it can be full of stressors and triggers that raise the possibility of relapse. It can be difficult to know how to best support a loved one who is battling addiction. There are, however, things you can do to support your loved one […]

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   The dangers of benzodiazepines are becoming more widely known. Learning about the drug and what to expect from withdrawal is part of understanding what makes the drug so dangerous […]

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Prescription painkillers is a leading cause of youth addiction and can be accessed from the family medicine cabinet. An alarming rise in heroin abuse cases has occurred throughout the […]

Symptoms and Effects of Sex Addiction There are several signs to indicate whether an individual is addicted to sex. These can be emotional, physical or psychological. Emotional Symptoms An individual who struggles with a sex addiction probably doesn’t have healthy boundaries. They may become easily involved with people emotionally and sexually, without getting to know […]

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   12-Step Recovery Residents attend 12 step meetings regularly, work with a sponsor, complete the 12 steps and fulfill a service commitment. Experience shows that active 12 step recovery participation […]

When you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, you naturally want to do everything you can to help them. However, there is a fine line between helping and enabling their behavior.  What is Enabling? When we enable an addict, we’re indirectly and unintentionally supporting their addiction. Enabling is a form of support that […]

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   For anyone who’s ever had to battle drug addiction, it’s a known fact that you’ll have to keep at it for a long, long time. The important thing to […]

So how long do Marijuana withdrawal symptoms last? Symptoms can begin in as little as one day after the final use, or as late as three days after. Symptoms have been known to last from a few days to a few weeks. Most, if not all, symptoms should be gone by week three. Those with […]

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Having a child can be both rewarding and a never-ending source of worry. As a parent, you work hard to set them up for success and guide them to […]

Addiction is a complex and deeply personal issue, which can have a devastating impact on the family members of an addict. Addiction can affect everyone in the family differently, and each person plays a different role in the addiction based on their own personality and coping mechanisms. Here are the six different dysfunctional family roles […]

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   The road to recovery from alcohol addiction is often a personal one, so it’s understandable that you might not want to share your experiences with others. However, regular group […]

If you have an addicted loved one, as difficult as it may be, it’s important for you to set boundaries with them. Setting boundaries with an addict will not only help protect you from the addict’s behavior, but it will also protect your mental health. Although it can be hard to stick to boundaries, doing […]