Self-Help for Dealing with Depression

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   There are many forms through which depression can manifest itself, ranging from mild to a feeling of desperation. There is no one method to deal with depression, as different […]

What a Non-Addict Should Know About Dating a Person in Recovery

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   The relationship between a recovering addict and a non addict can be a healthy one. Nevertheless, for the non addict to find out that the person they are dating […]

Why Psychedelics Should Be Reclassified

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the US ruled psychedelic drugs have no ‘currently accepted medical use’ and were placed in Schedule 1, the most stringent regulated category […]

What You Should Know About Benzo Withdrawal

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   The dangers of benzodiazepines are becoming more widely known. Learning about the drug and what to expect from withdrawal is part of understanding what makes the drug so dangerous […]

Why Opiate Use is on the Rise in Young Adults

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Prescription painkillers is a leading cause of youth addiction and can be accessed from the family medicine cabinet. An alarming rise in heroin abuse cases has occurred throughout the […]

What a Family Can Expect for a Loved One in Recovery

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   When a person with addiction finishes treatment, recovery begins. Learn what to expect for a loved one in recovery and how best to support that individual through the transition. […]

5 Common Defense Mechanisms for Self Preservation

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   Human nature, by default, wants to protect a person from any harm and shield an individual from painful realities. In recovery, defense mechanisms are used to hide the true […]

How to Withdraw from Ambien

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Ambien is not classified as a narcotic under the Federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Like most prescription medications, however, it can be […]

Letting Go of Anger in Treatment

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   If you want to free yourself from an addiction, you have to be in a good mental state. That doesn’t mean the people who wronged you in the past […]

Examining Success Rates of Drug Rehab Programs

If you or a loved one are seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse, please call our partner facility today: The PAC Program (866) 516-8266   If you’re considering treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, or you’ve already begun your journey to sobriety, you’ve probably heard some negative statistics about inpatient treatment–its costs, its success […]