When you or a family member are involved in addiction recovery, you may hear the term “enabling” used often in the treatment setting. If you have a drug addict in your life, then chances are you have enabled them in some way. But what does it mean to be an enabler and, more importantly, [...]
At Moonlight Mountain Recovery, we speak to many people who are considering alcohol rehab and recovery in Boise because they are struggling with addiction and the toll it takes on their lives. What many people battling addiction may not realize is the physical toll the disease can take. Alcohol abuse leads to frequent, excessive [...]
For many people in drug recovery, happiness is an issue they struggle with. Although it may not always feel that way, people who are actively battling substance use disorder are making positive strides toward health and well-being. Yet many people in drug recovery report feeling unhappy. This can come as a surprise to the [...]
For many people, reaching out to a drug recovery center is the first step to confronting and conquering substance abuse and addiction. Unfortunately, many people fail to reach out for help because they don’t recognize or understand the impact their addiction is having on their lives. The first step to getting help is admitting [...]
If you have a loved one in rehab, you’re likely relieved and grateful that they’re getting the help they need to tackle a substance use disorder. What’s important to realize now is the important role family and friends will play in their recovery when they get home. In addition to offering your support and [...]
If you’re locked in a battle to overcome addiction, an alcohol or drug recovery program can help -- no matter what you may be addicted to. The longer you wait to seek help, the larger your problems can loom, potentially causing irreparable harm in every part of your life. Unfortunately, many people fail to [...]
If you’ve been to alcohol rehab – or if someone you love is working on alcohol recovery – it’s important to remember that the quest always poses challenges. The effort it takes to surmount the challenges, however, is well-rewarded in the long term. Recognizing you have a problem with alcohol and taking steps to [...]
Part of the treatment protocols in addiction recovery is learning to understand how your past may have led you down the road to substance misuse, abuse and addiction. Your life experiences are a fundamental part of the person you are today. For many people in recovery, the trauma of their past has led them [...]
Addiction is a disease and, often, it becomes a family disease. This means that the condition doesn’t simply impact the life and health of the person who is addicted, but it can have profoundly negative effects on the addict’s family as well. As a result, many relationships are significantly – potentially irreparably – damaged [...]
One of the keys to addiction recovery in Pocatello is finding the right program to meet your needs. For many people, that involves a medical detox program combined with inpatient drug rehab. Becoming an addict or long-term substance abuser is a process. And, just as there are stages to becoming an addict, there are [...]
