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  • Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers

    Your Guide to In-Network Cigna Rehab Centers

    Welcome to the First Step If you’re reading this, you’re already on the path to recovery. It’s a tough journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. At 12…

Addiction Treatment Articles

  • A young girl walks with and supports her father after he recently returned home from inpatient rehab.

    How Do I Support My Loved One After Rehab?

    Your loved one’s journey through rehab is theirs to take. However, there are many ways you can support them and show you care throughout their recovery.

  • A woman enjoys sober fun during the holidays by inner tubing down a snowy hill.

    How to Stay Clean and Sober Over the Holidays

    Staying clean and sober around the holidays can be challenging. Prep yourself and your loved ones so you can enjoy the season and stay on the path to recovery.

  • A group of friends at a California beach gather around a guitar to play and listen to music.

    Music Therapy for Addiction

    As a complementary addiction treatment option, music therapy can aid an individual’s recovery efforts and improve their response to traditional treatments.

  • Artificial intelligence point at code on a computer screen and programmers discuss AI and the Future of Mental Health Diagnosis.

    AI and the Future of Mental Health Diagnosis

    AI as a mental health diagnosis tool is only in experimental stages. However, it has a promising future as a means to identify and treat mental illness.

  • A sober woman sits on a swing by the ocean in California, thinking about her goals and dreams, or purpose in recovery.

    How Do I Find Purpose in Recovery?

    At 12 South Recovery, we believe recovery is about more than sobriety—it’s about finding purpose and rebuilding a life rooted in meaning and fulfillment. This article explores how therapy, mindfulness, and personal goals can guide your journey forward.

  • Pill bottles of Oxycodone are shown with labels and pills laid out on a table.

    What is Oxycodone?

    Oxycodone is one of the most abused opioids. Learn about its addictive qualities, effects of overuse, and how to get help if you’re struggling with addiction.

  • A hand out rejecting a drink of alcohol at a bar, symbolizing someone who is quitting drinking.

    How Long Does It Take to Detox from Alcohol?

    Considering a medically controlled alcohol detox for yourself or a loved one? Here’s what to expect for the average alcohol detox progression and timetable.

  • A crowd holds their hands up at a concert venue.

    Celebrity Drug Deaths – What Did They Use?

    Celebrity drug deaths often serve as cautionary tales. If you are a loved one struggle with substance abuse, it’s important to get help before it’s too late.

  • A gay man holds hands with his partner as he arrives at a rehab center.

    Gay Friendly Addiction Treatment

    LGBT individuals may struggle with substance abuse at higher rates. A gay-friendly facility can provide the resources needed to tackle unique addiction issues.

  • A depressed man struggling with addiction looks longingly out a window.

    7 Simple Ways to Manage Depression in Recovery

    It’s not uncommon to have a co-occurring disorder like depression in recovery. See 7 simple ways to manage the symptoms as you pursue comprehensive treatment.

  • A young woman going through drug detox with the help of medication assisted treatment is comforted by rehab staff.

    Is Medication Assisted Treatment Right for You?

    Is medication-assisted treatment right for you? Learn more about its uses, and work with a qualified professional to determine whether you’re a candidate.

  • Rohypnol, or "roofies" being exchanged, a drug that for some carries addictive consequences.

    What is Rohypnol?

    Roofies are commonly abused as a recreational drug. Understanding Rohypnol’s dangers will help you to make the right choices for yourself or a loved one.

  • A man struggles with cravings in early recovery, putting his hand up to his face in frustration.

    How to Deal with Cravings in Early Recovery

    Cravings after detox can seem overwhelming. Recognizing cravings and developing management strategies will help you to make it through this stage of recovery.

  • A woman is comforted by her therapist while in an addiction rehab that uses evidence-based care and treatment.

    What is Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment?

    Looking into drug rehab? Evidence-based treatment, backed by scientific research, tracked success rates and validation, is a good place to start your inquiry.

  • A woman shrugs innocently to a therapist or counselor, claiming she does not have a problem with drugs or alcohol.

    8 Signs of Denial in an Addict

    Recognizing the signs of denial in an addict is key to early intervention. Learn how denial impacts addiction and why professional treatment is essential for recovery.

  • A couple speak with an addiction therapist, who answers the question How Long do Opiates Stay in your system.

    How Long do Opiates Stay in Your System?

    There is no one size fits all as far as how long opiates stay in your system. However, the following information will give you a ballpark of what to expect.

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