What Is the Best Treatment for Dual Diagnosis?

There are many people in the US today with what is known as a dual diagnosis. According to a 2018 study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 7.7 million adults have had a dual diagnosis. It's important to understand what this disorder is, and why it's so complicated. This complication can make people […]

Learning How to Forgive After Being Harmed by Addiction

When someone is harmed by addiction, it can cause a cascade effect in a person's life. It doesn't just harm the individual, it can also harm those around them. What makes it worse is that addictions are dangerous, even when someone is undergoing addiction treatment to recover. With how often addiction is glorified in media […]

How Does Pathways Wellness Center Help Me Set Realistic Treatment Goals?

Part of any addiction treatment plan is learning how to set realistic treatment goals. Many times people go into addiction treatment with high expectations of themselves. Some of these expectations may be unhealthy and make the person feel as though they have to complete treatment as quickly as possible. Not being able to instantly beat […]

How Long Is Alcohol Rehab? A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Durations

Perhaps the biggest concern people have when considering alcohol rehab is the length of treatment. There are several reasons for such concerns. Perhaps the most common is the fear that someone will be trapped in alcohol rehab forever, unable to leave and resume their lives again. This is not true, as addiction treatment centers are […]

How Do I Explain to My Family That I Need Treatment for Addiction?

There are many reasons why it would be difficult for someone to tell their family that they need addiction treatment. However, for the sake of the person needing treatment, it must be done. Thankfully, there are ways to communicate with one's family about the importance of addiction treatment. It's a much easier task to communicate […]

How to Explain Addiction to a Child: A Gentle and Honest Guide

There comes a time in any parent's or guardian's life when they must explain addiction to their children. Doing so can help prevent addiction, but it can also help children grow into compassionate, understanding adults. But why is it so important for children to understand addiction? The answer is that, at some point in their […]

How Can Pathways Wellness Center Help Me Transition Into a Sober Lifestyle?

For some, the idea of sober living can be impossible. With how tight the grip of addiction can be, it's hard for some to believe that such a life can be possible. Many people struggling with addiction right now may feel as though they are beyond help, or are undeserving of it. The truth is […]

How to Help an Addicted Son: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Did you know that countless parents in America have an addicted son? Every day, some parents have to watch their child's health and life spiral out of control. Sometimes they can catch the signs early and beg their addicted son to get help, only for their son to refuse. They may have watched their addicted […]

How Long Does it Take to Break an Addiction?

Perhaps the biggest question asked by those considering addiction treatment is, “How long it takes to break an addiction?” The short answer is that it varies. This is due to many factors around addiction that can make the treatment of it more or less difficult. Addiction, however, is a treatable disease. Many people find success […]

How Does Pathways Wellness Center Help Me Break the Cycle of Addiction?

Some of those who struggle with substance use are trapped within a cycle of addiction. This is because, in these cases, addiction is a learned behavior from watching family members. It is called a cycle because it affects multiple generations of people within a family. It's often the result of generational trauma and a lack […]

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