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Have questions about treatment? Want answers on addiction?

There are several considerations one should evaluate when seeking addiction treatment for you or a loved one. Key among them is that each person has a unique background that may influence which resource is best.

Addictions can best be viewed as a chronic condition that is best treated with support systems available over the long term. In that regard, selecting an addiction treatment team is similar to selecting a primary care physician.

This time of year can be very stressful for those in recovery and their families. We would like to share some wonderful advice written by Peggy L. Ferguson, Ph.D.  For more information, we refer you to her E-book, “The Recovering Person’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving Through The Holidays Without Losing Your Sobriety or Your Sanity”, 2009.

There’s a lot to think about when you are making the decision to seek help for substance use. Even if budget is a factor, it shouldn’t deter you from getting the help you need. It seems like there is always talk about the rising cost of healthcare, and you are wondering if your insurance policy will cover your substance abuse recovery costs. Remember that there are options available and that your recovery should always be your primary focus.

When it comes to seeking help for your substance use, there is no time like the present. You can’t change the past, but you have all of the power over your future. So you decide that it’s time to begin your journey to recovery. But you ask yourself, how long is this going to take? It’s obvious that changing your life’s journey will not happen overnight, but you wonder realistically how long the treatment process will take.

Why you shouldn’t punish your addicted child.

It’s a bad dream you wish you could just wake up from.  Unfortunately, for parents dealing with addicted kids, it’s a nightmare reality where pinching yourself doesn’t help you escape.  It’s a cold, hard truth.  Your loved one is abusing drugs and/or alcohol.

If you’re considering professional treatment, how do you know if it works?

You’ve had it with this dark part of your life.  You’re tired of seeing your friends and family worry.  You’re tired of the excuses and the lack of money.  Shoot - you’re just plain tired. But, you’re ready!  You’re ready to walk… scratch that... you’re ready to run into that bright light at the end of the addiction tunnel.  You’re ready to travel down the road to recovery.  It’s taken a long time and a lot of courage to get here.  But, there’s still that one small shred of doubt lurking in the shadows.  Will treatment work for me?

You’ve been denying it for a while now. You’ve lost great relationships because of your substance use. You may have even lost your job and your home. There’s no more ignoring it. Your addiction has taken control of your life. What was once important to you is no longer the priority. The good news is you have the power to take your life back from your addiction. By coming to terms with your problem, you can get help and begin your road to recovery.

Recovery Stories

Prelude celebrates those in recovery by offering hope to others who are struggling with substance abuse. The following stories were written about a few of the thousands of people who have changed their lives at Prelude. Like you, they too were at “Day One” of the journey and wondering if they had the strength to change their lives. We hope you will find your inner strength by hearing their stories. 

Maybe your first experience with gambling was witnessing your parents spending entertainment time and money at the casino or gambling on sporting events and races.  Or maybe it happened in high school, when a friend discovered on-line gambling.