by Grant Schaefer | Jul 6, 2023 | Important things to know, Skills
What is the Pink Cloud? Early recovery from addiction can be a period of mixed emotions and experiences. While individuals may feel relieved and hopeful as they embark on their journey towards sobriety, they may also encounter what is commonly known as the “pink...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 14, 2023 | Levels of care, Types of Programming
What Does The Research Say? The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted research on the effectiveness of partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). According to NIDA, PHP and...
by Grant Schaefer | Mar 6, 2023 | Mental Health, Skills
What Are Boundaries? Before we dive into why boundaries are important, examples of them and how to maintain them, it might be helpful to start by defining them. So, what are boundaries? In essence, they are a limit that people place on others or events (where...
by Grant Schaefer | Feb 21, 2023 | Mental Health, Substance Specific
What Is Cocaine? If you’re like most, you’ve probably wondered, “what exactly is Cocaine?” Well in essence, cocaine and crack cocaine are among the most addictive and abundant illicit substances in the world. Powdered cocaine is frequently inhaled nasally or ingested...
