Is My Loved One a Functioning Alcoholic?

Are you concerned that someone you love has a problem with alcohol, but you can’t quite tell? You see that they are functioning well at work, paying their bills on time, raising a family, and other signs of “normalcy.” But you also see this person consuming increasing amounts of alcohol. Are they dependent? Are they […]
3 Things to Consider When Searching for Addiction Rehab

When considering the wide range of substance abuse treatment programs available to you, how will you make an informed choice? It’s true—the number of self-proclaimed addiction rehab centers is high and rising. It’s hard to imagine having “too many”—as about 90% of addictions, unfortunately, go untreated. But not all addiction rehab programs are created equal. […]
5 Signs of Physical Dependence to Drugs

Drug addiction, or drug use disorder, means that there is a physical dependence on the abused substance. There are indeed countless underlying psychological and behavioral factors involved in addiction, as well as genetic predisposition. But one of the biggest reasons someone stays “hooked” is the physical dependence that leads to withdrawal when the drug is […]
How to Celebrate National Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year on the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. In 2021, the seven-day event happens from June 14 to June 20. In fact, June is also recognized as Men’s Health Month. If you miss Men’s Health Week, you can still shine a spotlight on men’s health issues […]
Commonly Abused Medications that Require Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment

We are fortunate to live in a world in which medical advances have resulted in the prevention and cure of numerous diseases, the ability to alleviate crippling symptoms through medication, and a greater understanding of the human body and mind than at any other time in history. Millions of Americans responsibly take medications that their […]
What Is an Addiction Treatment Center?

To some, an addiction treatment center can be a lifeline. Others may call it their doorway to recovery. For the family and friends of people suffering from a substance use disorder such as alcoholism or addiction to prescription drugs, an addiction treatment center is where they have hope to get their loved one back. Simply […]
How to Choose Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

When looking for addiction treatment centers to get help with an alcohol or drug use disorder, it can feel genuinely overwhelming. You are already feeling stressed. Whether you are looking on your own behalf or for someone you care about, the most pressing issue is to find the right alcohol or drug treatment center for […]
What Is Al Anon?
Since 1951, Al-Anon has been providing fellowship and support to people all over the world. These individuals have one unique thing in common; they love someone with an alcohol use disorder. Attending Al-Anon meetings can provide access to a family therapy program so you can better your loved one’s addiction. At TruHealing Centers, we value […]
Why Treat Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Together?
If you have an addiction and co-occurring mental health disorder, it’s important to treat the two together. This means getting help for both simultaneously. But why can’t you just treat one? Well, substance use and mental health disorders interact with and affect one another. If you enter recovery without being treated for a mental health […]
Is There a Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Abuse?
There is clear evidence of a connection between bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, although researchers are unsure why. Unfortunately, it is common for those struggling with a mental health disorder to abuse drugs or alcohol. That is why it is important for you to look for help at a dual diagnosis treatment center like […]