The “Weekend Only Benders” Routine: How an Intensive Outpatient Program Helped Me Break the Cycle
I used to tell myself it wasn’t that bad. I didn’t wake up and reach for a bottle. I held down a job. Paid rent on time. But weekends? That’s when I came undone. Every Friday afternoon felt like a release valve. I’d power through the week, promising moderation. Then Saturday morning would hit with […]
PHP vs. IOP: Choosing the Right Level of Care for Recovery
Finding the right level of care for addiction recovery is one of the most important decisions individuals and their loved ones will make. For those struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, the path to recovery is rarely linear. Treatment must be tailored to the severity of the addiction, the presence of mental […]
