Category: Treatment

If you’re starting to feel like your drinking, opioid use, or other substance use is getting out of control, you’re not alone—and it’s okay to feel unsure about what to do next. Figuring out what kind of help is available and whether you qualify for treatment can feel overwhelming. You may be asking yourself two important questions: “Do I qualify for treatment?” and “Will my insurance cover it?” The good news is that many health

Addiction is everywhere, and it can be incredibly challenging to treat it and convince others to get help for it. While it might seem like having a substance use disorder (SUD) and entering an addiction treatment program has become fairly normalized, addiction stigma can still be a huge roadblock to sobriety.  The best way to overcome stigma is through education. Exposure to recovery narratives or stories may have the potential to break down addiction stigma,

If someone you care about has recently decided to seek addiction treatment, you may find yourself wondering what a blackout period means. Not to be confused with the memory loss that can accompany heavy drinking or drug use, a blackout period is simply a temporary break from communicating with the outside world.   About the Blackout Period The term blackout period is used to refer to an introductory period when a client first arrives at

When adults come to our North Charleston and Cameron residential treatment programs for their substance use disorder (SUD), they often leave children at home, under the care of family members or friends.   The strain that a caretaker’s absence may create for families can be overwhelming, especially for teenage children. At a tender time in their development, teens who see a mother, father, or parental figure go to rehab can experience a high level of stress—but

Don’t Wait For Rock Bottom! Let’s look at the reasons why embracing treatment now can lead you to a brighter future.

Waypoint Recovery Center’s South Carolina residential addiction treatment program helps people with substance use disorders overcome shame.