Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work?

Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a mutual support group that began in 1935. It quickly became, and has remained, the go-to treatment for anyone addicted to alcohol. In recent years, though, more and more people have asked if this mainstream alcohol addiction program really works as well as it claims to. AA claims to have a high […]

What do You Know About Heroin Addiction Treatment? photo

What do You Know About Heroin Addiction Treatment?

What do You Know About Heroin Addiction Treatment? Heroin is an extremely addictive substance. Nearly one in four people who try this drug will become addicted to it. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s also one of the hardest drugs to quit.  Heroin comes from morphine, which is naturally derived from the poppy plant. These […]

Is Alcoholics Anonymous Bad?

Is Alcoholics Anonymous Bad? Why or Why Not?

Is Alcoholics Anonymous Bad? Why or Why Not? When most people think of rehab, they think of Alcoholics Anonymous or AA, and its 12 Steps of recovery. Since its creation in 1935, AA has been the most well-known and most recommended program for addiction treatment in the US. AA is a global, community-based program. It […]

Treatment for Substance Abuse

What is the Best Treatment for Substance Abuse?

What is the Best Treatment for Substance Abuse? Going through multiple treatments for substance abuse, only to find they don’t work for you, can be overwhelming.   Sometimes, the fear of relapsing feels like a trap. It clouds our thoughts and keeps us from trying new treatments. Other times, we feel bogged down by trying to find […]

What is the Best Secular Treatment for Addiction?

What is the Best Secular Treatment for Addiction?

Recovery and religion: these two things often go hand in hand. But what if you’re not religious, or don’t consider yourself spiritual? What does this mean for your road to recovery?  Simply put, the word “secular” means nonreligious. Secular addiction treatment, then, is any form of treatment that’s not faith-based.  The Sanctuary is a holistic, […]

What is the Treatment for Alcoholics?

What is the Treatment for Alcoholics?

What is the Treatment for Alcoholics? If you’ve been through alcohol treatment before and relapsed, that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. And it’s not a reflection of your failure – it could just be that the type of treatment you received wasn’t right for you.  If you haven’t been to alcohol […]

Drug Rehabilitation: What is it Like to Attend Rehab?

Drug Rehabilitation: What is it Like to Attend Rehab?

Drug Rehabilitation: What is it Like to Attend Rehab? The idea of rehab can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be! Not all rehabs are sterile, hospital-like environments. In fact, many clients of The Sanctuary get so much out of this incredible healing journey that they decide to extend their stay or come back […]