Joanna Conti Why Sending Your Child to Sober Living Could Save Their Life [DATA] Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 29, 2021 Your child has finally (praise God!) agreed to go to rehab and, after a few weeks of not using drugs or alcohol, glimpses of his or her sweet, lovable self are reappearing. Now treatment is ending. What’s a parent to do now? Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti Why Did Overdose Deaths Increase Horrifically During the COVID Pandemic? Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 16, 2021 It's estimated that 93,321 Americans fatally overdosed during 2020. Why did overdose deaths increase almost 30% from 2019? Pandemic stresses/isolation are part of the reason, but the expansion of fentanyl is also a major culprit. Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti Finding Effective Treatment When < 1% of Rehabs Track Their Success Rates Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 8, 2021 Despite its crucial healthcare role, addiction treatment still operates with a bit of a Wild, Wild West mentality. Because so few rehabs invest in following up with their patients after treatment, success rates vary tremendously. Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti Resources for Parents & Family Members Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Apr 20, 2021 Many families battling alcohol or drug addiction find tremendous benefit in connecting with others who are dealing with the same issues. This article includes links to some of the best free and low-cost resources currently available. Continue Reading...
Brenda Zane Two Ways to Lighten the Load You're Carrying Right Now Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Apr 14, 2021 There’s a time for you to take care of everything and everyone else, but right now, prioritizing yourself and your self-care is more important than upholding unrealistic expectations. Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti How to Find the Best Rehab for Your Child Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 14, 2020 To select the best rehab for your child or other family member on Conquer Addiction, first figure out any criteria that the center absolutely must meet. Some options you might want to consider are: Continue Reading...
Michael Lewis Financing Alternatives for Recovery Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate May 26, 2020 Even though the Affordable Health Care Act makes substance abuse treatment more affordable, it is unlikely to cover all of your family's costs for treatment facilities and other services to help your loved one recover. Know your options. Continue Reading...
Joanna Conti Helping Loved Ones Recover From Addiction Press Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jan 12, 2020 Twelve years ago, one of our teenage daughters started drinking enough alcohol to possibly kill herself on a regular basis. Over the next five years, we repeatedly found ourselves forced to make life-and-death decisions about which treatment center to send her to based on gut feelings. Continue Reading...
Michael Lewis The Hidden Costs of Addiction Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Jul 19, 2019 The financial implications stemming from addiction and recovery are significant, life changing and a critical component to the ongoing recovery of the individual and their family. Continue Reading...
Karina Monesson How the "Rock Bottom" Myth Perpetuates Low-Quality Treatment Article Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Rate Sep 11, 2018 There’s a common misconception in the addiction field that addicts and alcoholics must hit rock bottom before treatment can be successful. This is a convenient scapegoat for treatment centers, allowing them to say "it’s not our fault your son relapsed, it’s his." Continue Reading...