Alcohol Shakes: Why They Happen and When to Get Help
Alcohol shakes are trembling linked to alcohol use. They often affect the hands. One cause is withdrawal, which can happen when your body has become used to alcohol and you cut back or stop drinking. If you start shaking after reducing your drinking, get medical help right away. Alcohol withdrawal can become dangerous. Call 911 […]
Functioning Alcoholic: Signs, Risks and When to Get Help
Alcohol problems are not always what you’d expect. Someone can show up to work, care for their children, pay their bills, maintain relationships, and still struggle to control their drinking. From the outside, everything can look fine while alcohol is creating problems privately. Individuals often use the phrase “high functioning alcoholic.” It refers to someone […]
What Happens During an Addiction Treatment Assessment?
An addiction treatment assessment is a private conversation about your substance use, health, safety, daily life, and goals. A trained professional uses this information to understand your needs and recommend an appropriate next step. The purpose is to guide care, not to shame you or make you prove that you need help. You may also […]
PHP vs. IOP for Addiction Treatment: What’s the Difference?
PHP and IOP are two structured forms of outpatient addiction treatment. Both allow clients to live at home or in supportive housing rather than stay overnight at a treatment facility. The main difference is intensity: a partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides longer and more frequent treatment days, while an intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers fewer […]
What Is Detox and When Do You Need It?
If you or someone you love is trying to stop using alcohol or drugs, detox may be the first step. Detox helps the body adjust when a person stops using a substance and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Detox can help reduce medical risks connected with withdrawal. Detox can be confusing. You may wonder what happens […]
What to Expect from Your First Week in Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment is often used to treat substance misuse as well as co-occurring conditions. Starting your first week in outpatient treatment is an important step in recovery. If you’re wondering what your first week in outpatient treatment would be like, Triad Recovery is here to walk you through what to expect, from your first appointment […]
Levels of Addiction Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of Care
Choosing among the different levels of addiction treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when someone needs help quickly. Terms such as detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment, and standard outpatient care describe different amounts of structure and clinical support. They are not interchangeable, and the most intensive option is not automatically the best option […]