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Is a Medical Detox Program Safe FAQs About Comfort, Privacy, and Medical Support

Is a Medical Detox Program Safe? FAQs About Comfort, Privacy, and Medical Support

You might not call yourself “addicted.” You might not even be sure you need treatment. But something’s off. Maybe you’re ...
How a Medical Detox Program Works A First-Time Guide for People Who Know It’s Time

How a Medical Detox Program Works: A First-Time Guide for People Who Know It’s Time

If you’re reading this, you’re probably not pretending everything is fine anymore. You’re past the “I’ve got this.” Past the ...
I Graduated From a Residential Treatment Program… So Why Do I Still Feel Stuck

I Graduated From a Residential Treatment Program… So Why Do I Still Feel Stuck?

I thought finishing my residential treatment program would feel like crossing a finish line. Like I’d finally arrived at a ...
If You Think a Residential Treatment Program Didn’t Work, You’re Not Alone — Here’s What Helped Me Reconsider

If You Think a Residential Treatment Program Didn’t Work, You’re Not Alone — Here’s What Helped Me Reconsider

I used to think I was the kind of person that treatment didn’t work for. I wasn’t defiant. I wasn’t ...
The Relapse I Hid From Everyone How a Medical Detox Program Helped Me Stop Lying to Myself

The Relapse I Hid From Everyone: How a Medical Detox Program Helped Me Stop Lying to Myself

At 97 days sober, I relapsed. At 98 days, I lied about it. At 105, I seriously considered disappearing from ...
When Your Child Says They Can Detox at Home Medical Detox Program FAQ for Parents

When Your Child Says They Can Detox at Home: Medical Detox Program FAQ for Parents

They say they can do it on their own. They tell you, “I just need a few days.” They swear, ...
The Myth of the ‘Not Sick Enough’ Addict What We See in Residential Treatment Every Day

The Myth of the ‘Not Sick Enough’ Addict: What We See in Residential Treatment Every Day

There’s a sentence we hear almost every day at Southeast Detox: “I didn’t think I was sick enough to be ...
How a Residential Treatment Program Offers Safety

How a Residential Treatment Program Offers Safety, Structure, and Stability in a Mental Health Crisis

When your child is in crisis, the world narrows. You find yourself on high alert—watching for signs, second-guessing every decision, ...
Going Back to Detox Wasn’t in My Plan — But It’s What Saved Me

Going Back to Detox Wasn’t in My Plan — But It’s What Saved Me

I wasn’t supposed to be back here. Not after 90 days clean. Not after the milestone chip. Not after the ...
A Parent’s FAQ Guide to Understanding a Medical Detox Program

From Panic to Plan: A Parent’s FAQ Guide to Understanding a Medical Detox Program

You never thought you’d be back here. Your child had gotten better—or at least seemed to. Maybe they went to ...
Thinking About Sobriety? 7 Common Questions About Medical Detox Programs

Thinking About Sobriety? 7 Common Questions About Medical Detox Programs

You don’t have to wait for your life to fall apart to start feeling better. If you’ve ever quietly wondered ...
Thinking About a Medical Detox Program Before the New Year? Here’s What to Expect

Thinking About a Medical Detox Program Before the New Year? Here’s What to Expect

There’s something about the approach of the new year that makes people stop and reflect. Maybe it’s the pressure to ...