by Robert Alexander Center | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog
Staging an intervention might be something that you have seen on TV or in movies. But when you think that you need to have an intervention for someone in real life, it’s very different. It’s not something entertaining, but a serious situation that is...
by Robert Alexander Center | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog
Although addiction is a disease like any other, it still comes with some stigma. Unfortunately, addicts are still blamed for the disease and it’s seen as a moral failing on their part. This sort of attitude makes those dealing with addiction want to hide their habits....
by Robert Alexander Center | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog
It’s distressing to watch a loved one struggling with addiction. The situation is made worse if they are also dealing with a personality disorder at the same time. It can feel as though your loved one has become a stranger overnight. A personality disorder is a type...
by Robert Alexander Center | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog
In 2019, over 70,000 people died of an overdose in the United States. A majority of those individuals overdose on synthetic opioids, like fentanyl. Though Naloxone is available to reverse an opioid overdose, it is not always successful with synthetic opioids like...
by Robert Alexander Center | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog
If you are wondering whether or not it is time to go to residential alcohol treatment, the answer is probably yes. Residential alcohol treatment can provide medically monitored and supported detoxification and addiction treatment in a functional and encouraging...