Staying Connected to the Outside World During Residential Drug RehabBlog, Drug Abuse, Help BlogBy Clarity WayFebruary 22, 2020It’s common for inpatient drug rehab centers to prohibit clients from using smartphones and laptops during their stay. At first glance, this seems to make sense. Shouldn’t people be detached from stressors and potential triggers and focus only on treatment? What if their dealer texts them or they get an upsetting email from work? In…
3 Things Rehab Isn’tBlogBy Clarity WayApril 22, 2016If drug or alcohol use is starting to complicate your life, you may be ready to consider whether inpatient rehab is right for you. What should you expect when you check yourself in for help with an addiction? To better understand what rehab is, here’s a look at what it isn’t:
The Purpose of Therapy Dogs and Other Animals in RehabHelp BlogBy Clarity WayJanuary 21, 2016Dogs are truly our best friends. Having a therapy dog or another animal while in rehab can really help people in recovery learn to live and love again. Clarity Way has a therapy dog who loves to interact with residents, and this interaction helps them feel more at home and at ease as soon as…
How the Heroin Epidemic is Affecting Rehab CentersBlogBy Clarity WayJanuary 14, 2016There has been a sharp rise in the number of heroin addicts since 2012, and the effects are being felt at rehab centers nationwide. Since 2012, heroin deaths have risen by 39 percent. Where are the new heroin addicts coming from? Surprisingly, they are suburban parents, teens, and young professionals. Many become addicted to prescription…
How to NOT Respond When a Celebrity with a Drug History Passes AwayHelp BlogBy Clarity WayJanuary 7, 2016It seems as though almost every day a familiar face flashes across the screen with an announcement that so-and-so has passed away. When that famous person has a history of drug or alcohol abuse, many commentators immediately mention it, as if the person’s death is always attributable to drugs or alcohol. With social media making…
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Heroin EpidemicBlogBy Clarity WayDecember 24, 2015Did you know that about 3,000 Pennsylvanians have died over the past five years because of opioid abuse, or that an astonishing 80 percent of people using heroin first became addicted to a prescription painkiller? With heroin in Pennsylvania costing less than beer, heroin abuse is an epidemic that crosses every social boundary. Here is…
Why Aftercare MattersHelp BlogBy Clarity WayDecember 17, 2015If you have ever been addicted to alcohol or drugs, you know how scary it can be to return to the “real” world after rehab ends. Aftercare bridges the gap between the sanctuary of rehab and the chaos of normal life and is the difference-maker in many recovery stories. Here is why you need to…
Does Holistic Rehab Really Work?BlogBy Clarity WayDecember 10, 2015“Holistic” means “of or pertaining to the whole.” Holistic rehabs such as Clarity Way treat all aspects of an individual’s addiction, whether they be psychological, physical, emotional, spiritual, or behavioral. What can you expect from this kind of care, and will it keep you sober for good? Holistic Rehab at Clarity Way At Clarity Way,…
Relapsed? Here’s What to Do — and What Not to DoHelp BlogBy Clarity WayDecember 3, 2015Did you know that most people who were once addicted to drugs or alcohol relapse after getting sober? Cravings, emotions, and stress lead many individuals to make impulsive decisions they later regret. If you started drinking or using drugs again, here is how you can get back on the road to sobriety. Don’t Panic Before…
Is Addiction a Choice?BlogBy Clarity WayNovember 5, 2015The science of addiction treatment constantly undergoes scrutiny because there is no “cure” for substance abuse, and the causes of it vary from person to person. The question of whether addiction is a disease or a choice causes significant debate. Although some clinicians accept the disease model of addiction, many others believe strongly that addiction…
