Dallas Recovery Center

Check out my new blog post to learn how much treatment outcomes can be improved by helping families learn how to support treatment efforts.

The problem is, treatment programs struggle to provide enough time dedicated to making sure the families have the necessary resources to know their role in providing treatment accountability.

Gaps between the client, the family and treatment team are where important things fall through the cracks that lead to poor treatment outcomes.

This article gives families practical strategies for bridging those gaps and giving your loved one the best chance for successful recovery.

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"In recent years, there’s been a rising trend to view addiction as a symptom of trauma, and while there is an undeniable connection between the two, this view requires clarification."

My latest blog post tackles an important topic I feel needs to be addressed. I may get some flak, but I'm speaking from direct observation and experience with clients.

Clarifying the Relationship Between Addiction and Trauma An important discussion on the risks of conflating trauma therapy with substance use disorder treatment

"When addressing substance use, a young person is going to be more motivated to change when it's their idea." — Jim Savage, LCDC

Prevent! is an individualized evaluation program that provides the most effective approach to addressing early stage substance use with teens and young adults.

PREVENT! Intensive substance use evaluation program for teens and young adults