Have you heard about life skills and wondered just what is a life skills program? Life skills programs are not limited to providing instruction to teenagers on how to manage living on their own after moving out of their parent’s home. The life skills training program Northern IL option provides a comprehensive program that helps…
Withdrawal is a dangerous process for anyone with a chemical dependency. Though some people think they can stop using at any time, this is rarely the case. Rather, if your body and brain have become physically dependent on a drug, just stopping can be dangerous, and even life-threatening. That is why we offer a comprehensive…
You’re struggling day-in-and day-out. You use drugs and alcohol to help you just get through the frustration and stress. It may be time for a change. What is a trauma therapy program? Can it help you to move on from what happened to you? Determine What’s Right for You Northern Illinois Recovery Center offers therapy…
The abuse of opioids is a crisis in this country. Each day as many as 130 or more people die from this epidemic. Experts in the field are always looking for innovative strategies that will save lives. Medication-assisted therapy is one of those strategies. It is available throughout the country, including at Northern Illinois Recovery…
One of the most common questions people ask is this, “Can you get addicted to marijuana?” Though it is becoming legal to use in some states, it’s important to recognize the real risks of using this drug, legal or not. It is possible for your brain to become addicted to the substance, requiring more of…
Do you have an addiction issue and ask yourself, “Do I need dual diagnosis treatment?” Have you heard the term dual diagnosis, and wondered if it is the same thing as co-morbid disorders or the term co-occurring disorders? The dual diagnosis treatment center Northern IL program at the Northern Illinois Recovery Center helps clients understand…
Are you working towards substance abuse recovery? Perhaps you are making the change you need and seeking help for your depression and trauma. No matter why you are getting help, having the right level and style of treatment is important to your success. A key concern many people have is what the difference is in…
Selecting the right type of drug and alcohol treatment is critical to anyone facing addiction. Yet, there are a wide range of options available to meet most needs. When choosing the right treatment plan, it’s important to understand each one, how they work, and when that program may be right for your needs. What happens…
For those who are facing the ongoing demand to use drugs or alcohol, no amount of willpower will make that addiction just go away. Your body has put you in a position of requiring the use of these drugs. That is why you need more advanced care. What is a partial hospitalization program, and will…
It’s okay to have a drink or two a few times a week, some say. Others believe that drinking daily is not a problem. The key question to ask here is, when does social drinking become alcoholism? For those who are at risk of an alcohol use disorder, there is no number of drinks that…