by ABHC Staff | Drug and Alcohol Assessments
A large part of maintaining recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) takes resilience, persistence and setting boundaries. It also requires support because recovery is not something you should try to manage alone. Trying to manage your SUD while your loved one...
by ABHC Staff | Drug and Alcohol Assessments
The objective of a drug and alcohol assessment is to take an in-depth look into your substance use disorder (SUD) to determine a diagnosis and options for treatment. The assessment will consider the type of substance, the amount you use and the frequency of use. The...
by ABHC Staff | Drug and Alcohol Assessments
Getting a DUI is an upsetting experience. Not only do you encounter stress from legal and financial ramifications, but you likely experience guilt and anxiety, too. While you have the right to discuss as much or as little as you’d like with family, friends and...
by ABHC Staff | Drug and Alcohol Assessments
The idea of fun is relative when it comes to addiction recovery. There is a fine line between having fun in early recovery and encountering the impulse to drink alcohol to achieve fun. However, recovery is about recognizing the differences between the life you had...
by ABHC Staff | Drug and Alcohol Assessments
Taking that first step toward getting help for addiction is the hardest. Part of the decision to getting help relies on recognizing that you need help. It takes understanding and knowing when your substance use is taking control of your life. While you might think...
by ABHC Staff | Drug and Alcohol Assessments, Recovery
When substance use takes hold of your loved one, it can be challenging to approach the idea of intervention. Some think that by simply talking to their loved one and laying emotions out on the table, everything will change for the better. However, it rarely works out...