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The Power of a Daily Schedule: 5 Benefits for a Sober Lifestyle

Life after rehab can feel intimidating. Sober living facilities offer guidance and structure that helps clients confront their problems and work on creating a healthy lifestyle. However, going through detoxification and achieving long-term sobriety are two different challenges. To achieve the latter, the individual must find a way to create structure outside of rehab. Daily

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Group therapy

4 Underrated Benefits of Group Therapy

Group therapy is a key aspect of addiction treatment. Receiving help for an addiction to drugs or alcohol should involve a licensed therapist who can guide individuals in the right direction. Opening up to a trusted professional can do wonders for mental health, and receiving ongoing support from peers and professionals can be essential to

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3 Benefits of an Addiction Alumni Program

Alumni Programs: 3 Benefits To Consider

Why does GateHouse Treatment tout an engaged Alumni program? When an individual completes rehabilitation, the journey is not over. Addiction is a lifelong disease that will continue to affect a person’s life, even after they have completed detoxification and an addiction treatment program. Re-entering the real world can feel extremely difficult. Individuals will have to

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Healing the brain after alcoholism. A man holds his temples in need of brain healing

Healing the Brain After Alcoholism: 5 Tips for Recovery

Healing the brain after alcoholism is an endeavor that requires time, patience, and commitment. Anyone who has suffered from alcohol use disorder (AUD) can benefit from understanding the effects that alcohol has on the brain both in the short and long term, as well as the most efficient ways to get the necessary treatment and

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National Doctors Day: GateHouse Treatment Sends Our Gratitude

National Doctors Day is on March 30th, giving the world a golden opportunity to honor all healthcare professionals for their dedication and contributions to the community. There is no denying the challenging and overwhelming nature of the medical industry, so this national day allows us to recognize these substantial achievements and what they mean to

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Drugs scattered around a black table, signifying the health risks of drug use.

The Many Harmful Health Risks of Drug Use

Everyone knows the saying “drugs kill,” and while true, they also do a lot of damage on the way there. The health risks of drug use are immense, affecting everything in your body, from your memory to your skin, heart, and teeth. At GateHouse Treatment, we’ve seen every type of addiction and its consequences. While

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Daily Schedule

Higher Power in Recovery: Personalizing the 12-Steps

Establishing a higher power in recovery is crucial to follow a 12-step program for many on their journey to long-term sobriety. Some debate exists on what this means for those feeling excluded from the 12-step community because they don’t identify with spiritual concepts. When considering this issue, it’s essential to recognize the 12-step recovery model

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Teen Addiction

Teen Addiction: Know the Warning Signs

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an incredible week-long event established to promote the accurate spread of helpful information regarding addiction, alcohol, and drugs. NDAFW happens yearly and fosters inspiring conversations regarding the science of drug use, particularly teen addiction and substance use, through a nonjudgmental lens. During this event, teens, parents, specialists, and

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Rehabilitation in Prison

Rehabilitation in Prison: What Substance Users Should Know

Among the ways GateHouse Treatment is participating in this year’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is by shining a light on rehabilitation in prison. NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance meant to inspire dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction. The “fact” is that an untreated addiction often results in

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week; alcohol addicted woman looking at whiskey in glass

What Is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week?

Substance abuse and addiction are growing public health concerns with severe consequences for individuals, families, and communities living through a global crisis. To promote awareness and encourage an open dialogue about drug and alcohol use among young people, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) launched National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). This yearly,

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