Strength Through Uncertainty: Building Resilience in Challenging Times
Uncertainty is a part of life. Whether it’s navigating career challenges, personal struggles, or global events, life is often unpredictable. But here’s the encouraging truth—while you may not be able […]
Treating substance use disorders
“I recently spent five weeks in an inpatient rehabilitation center. Prior to returning to work I was advised to seek out an outpatient program. Coming to these groups has helped […]
Substance Use and the Family: Intoxicant Emotions
Substance Use and the Family: Intoxicant Emotions Drugs and alcohol are “intoxicants,” consumed to have fun, relieve stress, feel better. When sufficient amounts are consumed, eventually one becomes intoxicated – […]
Alcohol and Drug Rehab Aftercare Program
Upon returning home from inpatient treatment, substance abuse intensive outpatient aftercare programs provide ongoing support and care as people face multiple challenges in the forms of expected and unexpected changes. Challenges […]
Professional Profile
Professional Profile in Attorney At Law Magazine First Step Services has been profiled in Attorney at Law Magazine. Make Better Choices People convicted of a NC DWI are required by […]
Using health insurance and Medicare for alcohol, drug rehab and substance abuse treatment.
Using health insurance: 1. During the phone call for the initial appointment, have your health insurance information available. 2. Bring your Health Insurance card to the initial appointment. Information on […]
Substance Abuse Treatment: Treating Chronicity of Disease
The media reports an argument, and we believe is true, that there needs to be more high quality substance abuse treatment available. There are too few quality programs available to meet the […]
Daily Gratitude Journal
A daily gratitude journal can be surprisingly beneficial. If done daily, the results can be almost magical over time. It is a great supplement to treatment, or a recovery program […]
What is substance abuse treatment?
Alcohol and drug rehab is a process of several components. Substance use treatment includes building new relationships, experiencing life without the use of alcohol and drugs over an extended period, […]