When it comes to addiction treatment and recovery, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. One option that has gained popularity in recent years is the intensive outpatient program (IOP). It offers individuals the opportunity to balance treatment and recovery with their personal or professional commitments, such as work, school, family, etc. Our patients attend treatment multiple…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—that’s 43.8 million people—experience mental illness in a given year.1. Mental illness is not discriminatory; it does not care about your age, race, or gender. However, there are certain groups that are more likely to experience mental illness than others. Women,…
Living with a substance use disorder affects more than 20 million people in the U.S., and about half of those also have the burden of co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders. The disease of addiction takes many forms with many substances, including cocaine, hallucinogens, and most commonly, alcohol. Throughout much of Texas, the numbers point…
Substance use disorder is an equal opportunity condition that affects all kinds of people everywhere, the old and the young, in big cities and small towns alike. Thousands of individuals and their communities face drug and alcohol addiction and the devastation it causes every day. Those facing addiction issues and underlying mental health challenges like…
More than 10 million adults in America live with a significant mental health concern, substance dependency, or both. Fewer than 20% seek treatment, and if you are one of those who have made the decision to get sober, finding the right kind of treatment is next. It’s important to weigh all options. Residential or inpatient…