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Choosing to enter a residential addiction rehab program is a big step. If you or someone you care about is seriously considering this option, it’s…
By making healthy choices in all 8 Dimensions of Wellness, those in recovery can lead healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives. The Substance Abuse and Mental…
Does Your Loved One Show Any of These Addiction Relapse Triggers? 1. Traumatic Life Events: During treatment at The Raleigh House, your loved one will…
One of the most commonly cited reasons for abusing drugs or alcohol is that it makes us feel good. Unfortunately, this is also what leads…
Learn more about what makes The Raleigh House different below. If you’re wondering what makes The Raleigh House more effective than other substance abuse…
continued… 3. Making Amends May Restore Relationships Making amends with the people you hurt while actively addicted could be a great way to start building…
At some point we’ve all said the words, “I’m bored.” Occasional boredom is common—it happens when we lose interest in our everyday activities or surroundings….
The holidays are here, and that means a time of joy, celebration and fun times. Right? While this is certainly the case for some, for…
Many recovering addicts want to give back to the community by offering their support to people who are just getting started with recovery. In this…
Telling your family about your addiction to drugs or alcohol is not easy. But, asking for help could be an important early step in your…
How My Adoption Contributed to My Struggle with Addiction “Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure…
Experts believe that addiction may be a chronic disease. And, like any chronic disease, relapse is a possibility, ever after a long period of sobriety….
In my last post, I talked about how my alcohol addiction impacted my education, my finances, my health and even my dreams for the future….
I used to daydream about what my life would be like if I wasn’t an alcoholic: I graduated college. Had a great job. I lived…
Deep, overwhelming sadness or hopelessness is normal when experiencing any type of loss. Moving on from your old way of life is no different. In…
The bargaining stage is actually an extension of denial, and it can manifest in slightly different ways depending on whether a person is currently in…
Anger is a normal, healthy part of the human condition when it’s expressed appropriately. While managing anger can sometimes be difficult for everyone, it is…
Recognizing that you may have a problem is hard. Finally admitting it to yourself or your loved ones is even harder. That’s what makes the…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, up to 50% of your risk of drug or alcohol dependency is based on your unique genetic…
Addiction is a mental health disorder that disrupts your ability to function as you normally would. Like all mental health disorders, a combination of factors…
Welcome to our first article in a series of posts exploring the three C’s of drug and alcohol addiction recovery. In this post we’ll take…
In our last blog post, we discussed why recovering drug addicts should stay at The Raleigh house for as long as clinically indicated. Today, we’re…
We get his question a lot. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to answer. To fully explain, and to help you understand why our treatment program is…
Many people see addiction primarily as a mental problem, but the truth is there are a lot of physical factors that play a role. For…
Addiction is a complex condition that affects people physically and mentally. If you or a loved one are considering an addiction treatment center, finding one…
Many people have a difficult time choosing the right drug rehab center. In most cases they are unsure of which questions to ask, that to…
In 2009, the tragic story of 36-year-old mother, Diane Schuler, took the nation by storm when leaving a family camping trip Schuler drove the wrong…
Post-Acute WithdrawalWhat is Post-Acute Withdrawal? Post-acute withdrawal is also known as PAW. PAW describes a set of persistent impairments that occur after withdrawal from alcohol,…
Do you abuse marijuana? Statistics show that the primary drug for kids under the age of 18 is Marijuana. Recent studies have revealed that on…
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman reportedly died after taking drugs, having apparently been clean for more than two decades. But what makes someone relapse like this?…
Excessive alcohol consumption directly affects the brain cells by slowing down their responses and impairing their metabolism. Alcohol has direct toxic effects on the brain…
Parents of addicts have a very difficult time because so often they feel hopeless frustrated afraid and angry. As parents there is a natural inclination…
Addiction runs deep and can leave a family in distress. Proper rehab needs to address the importance of healing both the body and any strained…
Living at The Raleigh House has been a life changing experience for me. I couldn’t control the important aspects of my life that were necessary…
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