Both legal and illicit substances carry the potential for abuse, as do many prescription medications. The prevalence of addiction may make you wonder how to stop drug abuse. The only way to prevent an addiction is to avoid all psychoactive substances. When you do begin exhibiting signs of dependency, early treatment is the best way…
With nearly half of all Americans having a family member or close friend with a substance abuse disorder, it’s common to wonder how to help an addict. Because addiction is a chronic condition, you must learn how to cope with and manage your symptoms throughout your lifetime to maintain sobriety. Since addiction is a progressive…
When you have a problem or need in life, what do you do? If you’re like most people, you contact a specialist. It shouldn’t be any different for a substance use disorder. You need an addiction specialist if you’re struggling with addiction. You are probably wondering — what is an addiction specialist? This is an…
When coping with the results of substance abuse problems, it is common to question — will I need extended rehab care? A question like this is crucial so are sure to take the appropriate steps. Furthermore, understanding what type of care you need is critical so you have a better chance at recovery. As you…
Anyone who is dealing with a drug addiction issue, you want to take the appropriate steps to find healing and happiness in their lives. It’s easy to feel confused and not know where to begin when you have an addiction problem. One of the first things you’ll have done is a substance abuse evaluation. Through…
As COVID-19 continues to spread, ask yourself: could you find your much-needed support and safety at rehab right now? Many communities and states have ordered people to “shelter in place”. So you’re staying at home as much as possible, physically distancing yourself, and washing your hands. These times are trying times. So everyone must adapt.…
Not Everyone Looks Like an “Addict” David was in his 50’s and didn’t look the part. He had a great job, a loving wife and a happy family. But like an estimated six million Americans nationwide, he abused his prescription medication. As a successful college football player, David was exposed to a stock supply of…
Members of the LGBTQ community who struggle with substance abuse may not know where to turn for LGBTQ addiction treatment. Furthermore, they may face challenges in finding a treatment center that meets their specific needs. Consequently, many people in this group may have an addiction that goes untreated. However, Recovery Ways welcomes anyone who needs…
Recovery Ways is excited to announce we are going in-network with Tricare. This means that our intensive outpatient program, or IOP, as well as our partial hospitalization program, or PHP, will be covered as in-network for patients with Tricare. Tricare is a program that covers the civilian healthcare component of the US Department of Defense…
Finding a job after treatment can be challenging. In addition to the normal challenges of job hunting, people recovering from addiction may have to explain employment gaps, job loss, and possibly jail time. What’s more, since addiction typically begins at a young age, many people will have lost educational opportunities, perhaps dropping out of high…
We are a Platinum Provider with Optum/United Healthcare and we are officially in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield!