Lindsey Tong, LCSW

Attending a rehab program can often be life-changing in many ways. Many people who participate in such programs are finally able to achieve sobriety, which can sometimes be challenging to

The nature of the problems from substance abuse disorder affects public opinion about rehab. There is a stigma associated with rehab because a person who has a drug or alcohol

Many people in addiction still have families and responsibilities. Not everyone has hit rock bottom, and for people who have families they must leave behind during rehab, it can be

Not one addiction looks alike. Every addict has a unique situation that makes their addiction different from another. Some addicts have a solid faith in God, while others are atheists.

One of the great challenges facing America heading into the 21st century was addressing how rising medical treatment costs were making it difficult for ordinary Americans to be able to

Entering a rehab facility is difficult for so many reasons, but many endure unnecessary pressure simply because they fear going into such an unfamiliar situation alone. Although every treatment center

Recovering from addiction can often be a challenging process, and despite their best efforts, some addicts will relapse during their journey towards sobriety. While this does not happen to everyone,

State and federally-funded insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare each have their unique benefits for Americans. Most people by now are familiar with the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), a

Mulling over the severity of drug addiction and deciding to go to rehab is one of the toughest decisions an addict will ever make. When you enter an inpatient facility,

The first four years of sobriety are the most dangerous years for relapse. Relapse rates for addicts range from 50% to 90% in those volatile first four years of recovery.

It’s a tragic fact that only about 10% of people with addictions enter rehab and get help for the problem. There are varying reasons for this, but one thing that

Drug and alcohol addiction takes an enormous amount of earning power away, and in some cases, the addiction costs someone a job entirely. Addiction and unemployment are excellent friends. It’s

One of the most important things to consider before going into treatment is just how long you want your stay in treatment to be. For some people, they’re free to

People who are in active addiction often dread a process called withdrawal. During withdrawal, the body responds to being deprived of the drugs and/or alcohol it is addicted to. Each

The decision to go into rehab is often the result of negative consequences triggered by substance abuse. People that enter a treatment program often feel that they’ve hit rock bottom

One of the great misconceptions about addiction treatment is people can be cured. While addictions are diseases, there is no cure for any addiction. As long as the addiction sufferer

Preparing for rehab isn’t supposed to be a chore. It’s a brand new phase of your life that will put you in contact with professionals who can guide you through

For better or worse, paying for addiction treatment has always been one of the most common reasons why some people don’t pursue the treatment they need. Given the dangerous nature

Getting treatment is one of the most important decisions of one’s life. However, once you have decided to go into a rehab facility, you may become overwhelmed with preparing for

It’s hard enough to watch someone you love struggle through the regular ups and downs of life, but when they’re in the grips of a life-altering and potentially life-threatening addiction,

Completing treatment for substance abuse and addiction is a major milestone. While many people might assume that they’ve done the heavy lifting while in treatment, the reality is that you

Addiction takes a toll on both the sufferer and all who love them. If you’ve been deep into the abyss of addiction, you already know it can feel like a

One of the biggest problems addiction sufferers have to deal with is their own inability to accept they have a problem. Most people don’t even know that addictions are classified

It’s not always the case, but many addicts are actually able to maintain employment and never stop caring about this facet of life. In fact, many addicts avoid treatment because