When someone realizes they have a substance use disorder, they might try to get help. However, they’re often faced with the high costs of addiction...
How to Stop Using Drugs by Yourself
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What to Do If You Get Kicked Out of Your House for Drugs
When parents try to figure out how to help an addicted child, they’ll sometimes try what we know as tough love. This means they’re going to detach...
How to Get Into Drug Rehab: A Step-by-Step Guide
When someone struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, they often don't know how to get the help they need. Most of the time, not even their family...
Can a Rehab Center Kick You Out?
Addiction treatment is challenging, to say the least. The recovery journey is filled with many ups and downs that take courage, strength, and...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Family Members After Addiction Treatment
Everyone needs to develop healthy boundaries around those around them and with themselves to practice self-care. However, for those in the early...
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How to Know If You’re an Alcoholic [Quiz]
If you find yourself searching for how to know if you’re an alcoholic, odds are you’re worried about your alcohol use. Learn more about alcoholism today.
What to Know About Suboxone for Detox from Opiates
Can Suboxone for detox from opiates be safe? Let’s learn more about the controversial drug and find out if this is the right treatment option.
Understanding the Employee Assistance Program for Addiction
Companies can turn to the federal Employee Assistance Program for addiction to help with getting their workers back to leading healthy lives. Learn more about EAP programs for addiction.
The Most Common Lies Addicts Tell to Themselves & Others
At Lighthouse Recovery Institute, our therapists have heard their fair share of lies. From common ones like “I’m not using” to elaborate conspiracy theories to justify an addiction. These are some of the common lies addicts tell all the time.
15 Most Common Excuses for Avoiding Rehab
When it comes to lies, excuses, and ways to dodge accountability, those with active addiction are experts. Anyone struggling with substance abuse disorders can probably come up with many excuses for avoiding rehab. These are some of the most common excuses you’ll hear from someone trying to skip on drug rehab.