Treatment Programs
APEX therapy: A form of treatment at the crossroads of recovery and vocation
APEX therapy may not provide direct answers when recovering addicts and alcoholics question their newly sober identities, but it can provide some clues. Once the drugs and alcohol are stripped away in addiction treatment, patients often face something of an existential crisis. “Who am I,” they wonder, “if I’m not an addict or an alcoholic?”…
Read MoreWhat should I do if I develop a drinking or drug problem in college?
What should you do if you develop a drinking or drug problem in college? For starters, it’s a wise course of action to determine if there is one. If you find yourself waking up hungover more often than you do sober … if your anxiety flares up if you can’t wake and bake before class…
Read MoreCan drug and alcohol use in college lead to addiction?
Can drug and alcohol use in college lead to addiction? It’s a question that deserves some consideration. Summer is on the downswing, the semester starts soon and you’re preparing to embark on the next chapter of your life: college. Mom and dad are excited but nervous, and one of the last things they’ll tell you…
Read MoreHow to talk to your college student about drugs and alcohol
We’re in the second half of summer, and across the country, college campuses are preparing to open their doors for an influx of new students. And as they ready themselves to send their teens off to get a higher education, many parents may be wondering how to talk to their college students about drugs and…
Read MoreTen tips to avoid sabotaging your drug and alcohol treatment
You’ve recognized your problem. You’ve made a commitment to get help. You’re ready, then, for these ten tips to avoid sabotaging your drug and alcohol treatment while you’re in rehab. It’s important to remember that addiction treatment is about more than just showing up. While “addiction is defined as a disease by most medical associations,…
Read MoreCornerstone of Recovery launches new non-narcotic pain management program
Now, perhaps more than ever before, there’s a need for non-narcotic pain management within the framework of addiction treatment. Consider a recent staggering revelation: Over the course of 2006 to 2012, pharmaceutical companies flooded America with 76 billion opioid pills [1], enough to supply every man, woman and child in the country with 36 pills…
Read MoreDo I really need an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program?
If you’re reading this wondering, “Do I really need an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program,” it’s worth noting: Those who don’t, don’t spend their time reading blog posts by a drug and alcohol treatment center. No judgment. In fact, we’re glad you’re asking that question, and we’re glad you’ve found yourself here, because all…
Read More10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a 30-Day Drug Rehab Program
If you’re looking for 10 tips to get the most out of a 30-day drug rehab program, we’ve got them. Because let’s face it: We live in a world that demands instant gratification. We want what we want, and we want it now. Hungry? Step aside, fast food; delivery services will now bring a Big…
Read MoreDoes Insurance Help Pay for Long-Term Addiction Treatment?
Does insurance help pay for long-term addiction treatment? No doubt, that’s a question many potential patients of Cornerstone of Recovery have. After all, financial obstacles are one of the biggest impediments toward alcoholics and addicts getting the help that they need. Consider the numbers: According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health…
Read MoreWhat Does Long-Term Addiction Treatment Entail?
What does long-term addiction treatment entail? If you have no frame of reference, but you suffer from addiction or alcoholism, you might think it’s similar to a jail sentence. It’s understandable; despite great strides that have been made in the past couple of decades, a great many people still view addiction as a moral failure.…
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