A Closer Look at Alcohol Intoxication and Withdrawal
Alcohol can negatively affect almost every organ and system in your body. Drinking too much or for a long period of time can have deleterious consequences for your physical,...
15Aug
The Benefits of a Partial Hospitalization Program for Addiction Recovery at Lakeside-Milam
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2024, more than 52 million people needed substance use treatment but only about 10 million people got...
13Aug
Polysubstance Use in Young Adults: A Growing Concern
Polysubstance use is worrisome at any age, but for teens and young adults, mixing drugs with each other or with alcohol is especially dangerous. Your brain doesn’t finish developing...
11Jul
IOP vs. Outpatient Treatment: What’s the Difference?
If you’re struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction, simply admitting that you need help is an accomplishment. Once you’ve made that commitment to yourself, it’s important to find...
20Jun
A Day in the Life: What to Expect from A Residential Inpatient Treatment Center
If you’ve been struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, deciding to enter treatment is a truly life-changing choice. And even when you know it’s the right choice, making a...
06Jun
Expanding Access to the Benefits of Private Addiction Treatment in Seattle
Seattle’s drug crisis has become a full-blown public health catastrophe. In 2024, more than a thousand people died from drug overdoses in King County. The Seattle Fire Department reports...
24Apr
Why Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Is the Best Choice for Long-Term Recovery
Choosing to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is one of the best and most important decisions you’ll ever make. But for people who are thinking about...
28Feb
Understanding Partial Hospitalization Programs: A Middle Ground for Recovery
If you’re in active addiction, deciding to get help with your substance abuse problem is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. But with so many types...
11Feb
Signs and Symptoms of Polysubstance Use Disorder
Many people who struggle with substance use disorder are addicted to more than one drug. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people seeking outpatient substance abuse treatment to be using...
