Addiction Treatment
Addiction recovery can be a very personal journey. Different cases require different combinations of treatment. Whether you’re interested in detox, relapse warning signs, or the latest in addiction research, staying in the know will help guide you towards the approach that’s best for you.

Residential Treatment Centers Vs. Outpatient Therapy: Pros and Cons of Each Program
By Wish RecoveryAddiction treatment programs have been broken down into broad categories or modalities in research. When it comes to treating d... Continue Reading
Addiction treatment programs have been broken down into broad categories or modalities in research. When it comes to treating d... Continue Reading

What Makes Music Therapy for Addiction Recovery So Beneficial?
By Wish RecoveryUnofficially, the term "drug" that once described substances like cocaine, acid, and even sugar technically includes music. To ... Continue Reading
Unofficially, the term "drug" that once described substances like cocaine, acid, and even sugar technically includes music. To ... Continue Reading

How to Cope with Relapse after Residential Rehab
By Wish RecoverySubstance use disorders (SUDs) range from mild to severe, with the most severe degrees manifesting as addiction and alcoholism.... Continue Reading
Substance use disorders (SUDs) range from mild to severe, with the most severe degrees manifesting as addiction and alcoholism.... Continue Reading

What are the Stats On Rehab and Recovery?
By Ocean Hills RecoverySubstance use disorder is a mental health condition that affects over 20 million people in the United States.1 This disorder is... Continue Reading
Substance use disorder is a mental health condition that affects over 20 million people in the United States.1 This disorder is... Continue Reading

What Others Think About Me Is None of My Business
Opinions can be hurtful when shared. They are often best left unspoken. This idea of keeping one's opinions to themselves is th... Continue Reading
Opinions can be hurtful when shared. They are often best left unspoken. This idea of keeping one's opinions to themselves is th... Continue Reading

Is AA Truly Effective at Treating Addiction? New Study Says Yes
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.There isn't a single "best" approach to recovery. Likewise, all studies have limitations, and we need to keep that in mind. Continue Reading
There isn't a single "best" approach to recovery. Likewise, all studies have limitations, and we need to keep that in mind. Continue Reading

What Christians Don't Want To Say About Addiction
By Heather AdamsThey see it primarily as a spiritual problem—a weakness in someone’s nature that must be fixed. Continue Reading
They see it primarily as a spiritual problem—a weakness in someone’s nature that must be fixed. Continue Reading

5 Things to Gain From a Christian Support Group
By Dominica ApplegateHere are 5 of the many benefits of attending a Christian support group if you’ve chosen to walk the recovery path in faith. Continue Reading
Here are 5 of the many benefits of attending a Christian support group if you’ve chosen to walk the recovery path in faith. Continue Reading

Turning the Tide: How an Active Addict Found Peace Through Therapy
By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.Therapist Nicole Arzt recounts how one of her patients "experimented" with sobriety before committing to a sober life. Continue Reading
Therapist Nicole Arzt recounts how one of her patients "experimented" with sobriety before committing to a sober life. Continue Reading

My Experience with Pet Therapy
By Leia RiveraPet therapy turned around my recovery and changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for others. Continue Reading
Pet therapy turned around my recovery and changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for others. Continue Reading

Medical Supervision for Alcohol Detox
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterThis article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol addiction is the most common form of substance abuse, aff... Continue Reading
This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol addiction is the most common form of substance abuse, aff... Continue Reading

The Importance of Medical Supervision for Alcohol Detox
This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol detox is a process that should never be taken lightly. Wh... Continue Reading
This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol detox is a process that should never be taken lightly. Wh... Continue Reading

Study Finds Gaps in Treatment in Spite of Opioid Epidemic
By Rebecca KovacsOpioid addicts who are either uninsured or have Medicaid often encounter barriers to treatment. Continue Reading
Opioid addicts who are either uninsured or have Medicaid often encounter barriers to treatment. Continue Reading

The 2 Types of Recovery Hotlines and When to Use Each One
By M. LujanThere are two kinds of hotlines you can use during addiction recovery. Here's which one is right for your situation. Continue Reading
There are two kinds of hotlines you can use during addiction recovery. Here's which one is right for your situation. Continue Reading

Understanding the Non 12-Step Perspective
By Nina BradshawThere are a number of approaches that are not 12-step in orientation, but do offer group support. Continue Reading
There are a number of approaches that are not 12-step in orientation, but do offer group support. Continue Reading

3 Life Skills to Look for in a Teen Support Group
By M. LujanWhen looking for a proper teen support group, keep the following three life skills in mind. Continue Reading
When looking for a proper teen support group, keep the following three life skills in mind. Continue Reading

How to Educate Your Kids About Substance Abuse
By Lisa OBrienIf your children know that you want them to make smart choices, they will respect you as a parent or guardian and know that you... Continue Reading
If your children know that you want them to make smart choices, they will respect you as a parent or guardian and know that you... Continue Reading

7 Drug Slang Terms All Parents Should Know About
By Lisa OBrienThe list of slang terms for drugs, drug use and paraphernalia goes on and on. No matter what socio-economic class teens live in... Continue Reading
The list of slang terms for drugs, drug use and paraphernalia goes on and on. No matter what socio-economic class teens live in... Continue Reading

Luxury Rehabs 101: A Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Private Luxury Rehab and Detox
By Wish RecoveryResidential, resort-style luxury rehab is a kind of inpatient treatment for substance use. In addition to cognitive behavioral ... Continue Reading
Residential, resort-style luxury rehab is a kind of inpatient treatment for substance use. In addition to cognitive behavioral ... Continue Reading

Top 4 Logical Reasons Why Addicts Choose to Skip Rehab
By Audrey BeimThe so-called 'practical reasons' that the addicted mind refers to in order to avoid treatment are simply rationalizations to d... Continue Reading
The so-called 'practical reasons' that the addicted mind refers to in order to avoid treatment are simply rationalizations to d... Continue Reading