If you are living with someone who is recovering from alcohol or drug abuse, you have probably wondered “How will I know if they relapse?” Signs to look for that may indicate that a relapse has occurred. Secretiveness – When someone relapses, they often try to hide...
Substance Abuse
How to Help a Recovering Alcoholic or Addict
To help a recovering alcoholic or addict, it is helpful to first understand that alcoholism and/or addiction is a disease. Some people become addicted the first time they ever use a mind-altering substance while others may not cross the line into addiction until later...
How to Fight the Urge to Drink
When recovering from addiction, it is important to realize that sobriety is the foundation of your life. Sobriety doesn’t guarantee a good life, but good things become elusive without sobriety. The more you are convinced that everything in life depends on your...
20 Signs That You May Be an Alcoholic or Addict
Do you have a hard time picturing your life without alcohol or drugs? Do you yearn to return to the “good old days” of being able to party without worrying about consequences? Do you keep telling yourself that you will be able to control the amount you drink this...
Am I Going Crazy?
If you are asking the question “am I going crazy”, the answer is that you probably aren’t. Most people who lose touch with reality (i.e. hallucinations, delusions, paranoia), usually don’t ask this question. They are typically unaware that they are becoming delusional...
Fall Off the Wagon?
Ever wonder why someone goes back to drinking or doing drugs after getting clean and sober? To an outside observer, this process of “falling off the wagon” or relapsing often doesn’t make any sense, especially if the alcoholic or addict has either been sober for a...
Arrested For DUI?
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse, We Can Help. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can assist you in getting the help you need to overcome addictions and begin a path toward lasting sobriety. While In Our Program, You Will:...
The Journey of Healing and Recovery
The process of recovery from emotional pain or substance abuse is a journey. The journey is often filled with twists and turns which may leave you wondering when it will end. Having a therapist to be your guide during this journey can provide you hope during the dark...
Psychiatric Hospitals in Houston and Surrounding Areas
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals in Houston are also frequently called Psych Hospitals, Mental Hospitals, Mental Health Hospitals, Psych Wards, Psychiatric Wards, or Behavioral Health Hospitals. To assist you in your search for the appropriate type of psychiatric...
Why do Alcoholics and Addicts Lie?
Have you ever looked at your spouse, child, parent, friend, or loved one and asked, “What happened to the person that I used to know?” or “Why do I feel so crazy when I talk to them?” Living with an alcoholic or addict can be stressful and overwhelming, especially...