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May 3, 2024
Dual diagnosis treatment is a recovery approach for individuals struggling with more than just addiction. Co-occurring disorders, sometimes referred to as dual diagnosis, refer to…
Apr 30, 2024
What Are the 12 Steps?
The path to recovery from addiction is both personal and profound. For many seeking a way to reclaim their lives from substance use disorders, 12-step…
Apr 25, 2024
The Connection Between Depression and Alcohol Addiction
Mental health and addiction are complex issues, each fraught with stigma and misunderstanding. The situation becomes even more challenging to manage or overcome when the…
Apr 22, 2024
What Is PHP and Can It Help Me?
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you may have heard of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) as a form of treatment.…
Apr 15, 2024
How Does Family Fit Into Addiction Treatment?
At Recovery Centers of America, we understand that addiction reaches beyond the individual—deeply affecting family members. Loved ones often feel helpless, frustrated, and fearful as…
Apr 11, 2024
Can I Get Help for Alcohol Addiction Online?
The world is always changing and expanding, and as it does, so does the power and capacity to offer effective addiction recovery support to anyone,…
Apr 4, 2024
What to Expect in IOP Alcohol Recovery
For those who battle alcohol use disorder, outpatient alcohol treatment can mark the beginning of recovery. One option is an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for…
Apr 1, 2024
5 Benefits of Outpatient: Real Examples of Flexibility and C…
Addiction is a complex and highly individualized disease, and finding the right path to recovery is a deeply personal choice. One option that allows for…
Feb 27, 2024
Family Support: Helping a Loved One in Treatment
Addiction has far-reaching impacts beyond just the individual struggling with substance use. Addiction impacts family, in its traditional and chosen forms. If you’re a family…
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