When Should I Call SAMHSA vs a Rehab Center?
When Should I Call SAMHSA vs a Rehab Center? While you’re on your journey of finding help for yourself of a loved one, you may come across many resources from a website called SAMHSA. Keep reading to find out more about SAMHSA, how they differ from a rehab center, and when it is appropriate to…
What is SAMHSA? Established by Congress in 1992, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. In December 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law, reauthorizing…
October is Substance Use Prevention Month
October is Substance Use Prevention Month Every year since 2012, October is recognized as Substance Use Prevention Month in an effort to educate and prevent young people from using substances. Keep reading to find out more about Substance Use Prevention Month, why early education about substance use and prevention efforts are so important, and how…
A Guide to the Symptoms of Opioid Addiction
A Guide to the Symptoms of Opioid Addiction Opioids are a dangerous drug that nearly 2 million people across the United States are addicted to. This means that one in three people know someone who is addicted to opioids or are addicted to opioids themselves. They can be found as prescription medication, or as illegal…
What is Alcohol Rehabilitation Like?
What is Alcohol Rehabilitation Like? Getting help for alcohol addiction can be full of unknowns. Will it work? Can I enjoy life sober? Going into alcohol rehabilitation, it is important to be as prepared as possible to ease your anxiety. One of the most common questions asked when an individual is considering getting help for…
What Makes a Great Drug Rehabilitation Center?
What Makes a Great Drug Rehabilitation Center? Throughout your journey of finding the perfect treatment center for you, you may quickly start to realize how different each and every rehab can be. With so many different offerings, factors to choose from, and with each one claiming to be the best, you may start to wonder:…
Top Rehab Centers and Why They Matter
Top Rehab Centers and Why They Matter Aside from making the decision to get sober, one of the biggest decisions you can make along your road to recovery is choosing which rehab center to visit. There are many to choose from depending on your location or budget, but for many, finding the best of the…
Symptoms of Alcoholism: A Complete Guide
Symptoms of Alcoholism: A Complete Guide Alcohol is a legal substance as well as a celebrated part of many cultures, including American culture. This can make it difficult for people to realize when their drinking habits have crossed the line into dangerous alcohol addiction, or when to believe their loved one when they say they…
Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Rehab in Los Angeles During COVID
Luxury Rehab in Los Angeles During COVID There can be many roadblocks along the way to recovery. These days, one of the biggest roadblocks of all is the fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be hard to wrap your brain around leaving home for an extended period of time when staying put is all…
What to Look for in Treatment During COVID
What to Look for in Treatment During COVID Finding the right treatment center for your addiction recovery is a huge task, and is one of the most important decisions you can make along your journey. Pair this with a global pandemic, and you may be starting to feel a little lost as to what to…
