What Is a 12 Step Program for Addiction?
The statistics surrounding drug and alcohol abuse in the United States are cause for concern. According to data from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, close to 100,000 Americans die from drug overdoses each year. Opioids, a class of prescription drug used for pain management, account for close to 68% of drug overdose deaths. […]
Trauma and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
Footprints to Recovery offers treatment for trauma and addiction that is rooted in compassion and dignity. Our clinical team can help you recover from co-occurring disorders and move on to a brighter future. Your experiences in life shape who you are. If those experiences are traumatic, they can lead to a serious mental health condition […]
Opiate vs Opioid: What’s the Difference?
If you\’re familiar with the current opioid epidemic in the United States you have most likely heard the words opiate and opioid. Have you been asking yourself what is an opioid vs opioid? More than 8 million people abused prescription pain medication in the past 12 months. That number has led many people to call […]
What Is Residential Rehab Like?
Residential rehab is an intensive treatment where individuals stay in a facility for 24 hours a day. It typically lasts 21 days to several months. As the most intensive form of substance abuse treatment, residential rehab is most successful in helping those with severe or long-term addictions. Facilities typically offer group counseling, individual counseling, case […]
Does Alcohol Cause Memory Loss?
If you’ve been abusing alcohol regularly and you’re feeling more forgetful, foggy, or confused, it’s probably not a coincidence. Alcohol abuse is linked to both temporary and permanent memory loss. Temporary memory loss is most likely after heavy drinking or binge drinking. This type of memory loss is usually not serious and may resolve on […]
Detoxing While Pregnant: Is It Possible?
Stigma and shame keep some pregnant women from entering an addiction treatment program. Please know that getting help for drug or alcohol addiction is courageous and can help you and your child live a healthy, fulfilling life. If you’re pregnant and struggling with substance abuse, getting treatment is the best move you can make for […]
Insurance Stepping Up Telehealth Options
Addiction specialists, insurance companies, and state and federal governments have battled back and forth over how to handle telehealth options. In 2019, 42 states plus the District of Columbia had laws in place regarding commercial insurance and telehealth. It was a step in the right direction though the requirements were widely varied. However, the insurance […]
Telehealth Online Resources: Helpful Links for Those in Recovery
During this uncertain time, Footprints to Recovery is here to help you stay on the right path. Your continued sobriety is of the utmost importance to us. For this reason, our team is offering several telehealth online options for individuals in recovery. Alumni Support Meeting Hosted by Robi Styer with an Alumni guest speaker When: […]
Rebutting the 5 Most Heard Excuses for Not Getting Treatment
Asking for help can often be a difficult task for a lot of people. For someone struggling in their addiction, it can almost be easier to justify why they “shouldn’t get treatment”. Many professionals can attest to hearing their fair share of reasons from clients, but they all have one thing in common. They are […]
Cost of Not Attending Addiction Treatment
The first step of asking for help is often, but not always, the most difficult step to take. Feelings of guilt and shame amongst other negative emotions continue to fuel the behaviors associated with the misuse of substances, in conjunction with ongoing active use. It’s during these times that continuing down the destructive path of […]
