Why is Extended Care Important in Addiction Treatment?
Extended care is for someone who was previously in a 30 to 45 day treatment…
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Addiction Treatment
Rehab for Young Adults: You’ve stopped, now what?
At Burning Tree West our passion is working with young adults and supporting them in…
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6 Common Fears People Have About Entering Addiction Treatment
There are many reasons people are reluctant to enter treatment. The most common are that…
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7 Reasons People Don’t Get Help for Addiction
The opioid crisis in the US continues to get worse every year. In 2017, more…
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5 Reasons Exercise is Essential for Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery isn’t just about abstinence but rather about making lifestyle changes that support physical,…
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4 Strategies to Help a Loved One Stay Sober
Your loved one has committed to a life of sobriety. He or she has completed rehab and you’re ready to celebrate. You may think the hard part is over, but your role as a friend or family member has only just begun. Now it’s time to show your support in this lifelong journey by helping…
Why Aftercare Is Important to Success in Recovery
Recovery doesn’t have an end date. It is a lifelong process that sober individuals learn to take one day at a time. Some days will test a recovering person’s resolve to stay sober more than others. An accredited inpatient treatment program is a wonderful first step, but true lifelong sobriety depends on what the individual…
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Alumni: Megan Souther Someone with a drug and/or alcohol problem has one goal, to continue to get high or drunk at any cost. Addicts will say things they don’t mean and manipulate any situation to get their desired result. Anyone who stands in the way of them getting their next fix or drink is considered…