Finding Help
Four Keys to Diagnose Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Doctors and other clinical professionals can play a significant role in helping to diagnose drug and alcohol addiction in patients and refer them to life-saving treatment services. Although substance use…
Read MoreCommon Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms and How to Prevent Them
Addiction withdrawal symptoms occur when you suddenly stop or reduce chronic use of drugs or alcohol. The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the substance and length of misuse. Attempting…
Read MoreHow Does Outpatient Treatment Help Addiction Recovery?
Outpatient treatment programs help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to receive treatment without leaving their jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Most patients who participate in an outpatient program…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Get Sober
Each day brings a new opportunity to heal from drug and alcohol addiction and get sober. There are countless reasons to find help for substance abuse and many resources and…
Read MoreFive Ways Spiritual Addiction Treatment Supports Recovery
Spiritual addiction treatment is an essential part of an effective substance abuse care plan, providing key support and reinforcement for long-term recovery. Engagement in spiritual activities during drug and alcohol…
Read MoreTop Five Benefits of Online Addiction Treatment
With the benefits of virtual care expanding, many people are turning to online addiction treatment programs as a supplement to in-person care. At Valley Hope, this virtual care solution is…
Read MoreFathers in Recovery: A Daughter’s Gratitude
As I reflect on my own path toward healing, many thoughts and emotions begin to surface. However, the greatest of all is gratitude. It is both an overwhelming overflow of…
Read MoreBinge Drinking Boom: COVID-19 and Alcohol
Stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic is driving a dangerous spike in alcohol consumption and binge drinking among Americans, especially women. To manage COVID-19 quarantines and stress, many…
Read MoreVoices of Hope: Stopping Addiction Stigma
Although millions of people have been directly impacted by addiction, many still have existing misconceptions and fears about the disease that spreads a dangerous addiction stigma. That addiction stigma fosters…
Read MoreHelp a Family Member Find Recovery
Addiction is a family disease that deeply impacts even the strongest of families, but there are ways to help a family member find recovery. Recovery transforms families, providing hope and…
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