When one family member has a substance use disorder, it affects the whole family system. A family therapy program can help family members process disappointment,…
If attending an addiction treatment program is the best step you could ever take for yourself, participating in an aftercare program is the second-best step.…
Thursday, April 6th, 2023, marks the 24th anniversary of National Alcohol Screening Day. At Insight Recovery Center, our alcohol addiction treatment program in North Carolina…
Heroin is an illicit opioid drug that’s derived from morphine, a naturally occurring substance found in opium poppy plants. If you know someone who is…
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly 50,000 people die from opioid overdose each year, and more than 10 million people are…
Are you wondering, “Is meth addictive?” Yes, it is—extremely so. Methamphetamine is a stimulant that can cause physical and mental health problems, including fatal overdose.…
If you’re affected by addiction, you’ve undergone significant changes in your everyday thoughts, moods, and behaviors. These changes help reinforce the compulsive use of drugs…
People often come to addiction recovery feeling worried that their loved ones won’t forgive the mistakes they made while using drugs or alcohol. Fortunately, rebuilding…
Whether it’s a get-together with friends or a work lunch, alcohol use is considered to be a normal part of nearly every adult event. While…
Having robust coping mechanisms is a necessity in life. Coping mechanisms are tools and strategies called upon during moments of struggle and stress to help…
