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Focus on Lasting Recovery from Addiction-Not Luxury Amenities Are you being dazzled by images and videos of luxury rehabs when what you are searching for is lasting recovery from addiction not luxury amenities? When addiction treatment becomes a status symbol, it’s easy to be dazzled by helicopter transfers, private staffing, marble lobbies, and expensive amenities. … Continued
In this blog post about what it means to slip in recovery, we will define terms (recovery, relapse, and slip). Then we will look at what a slip in recovery means, and consider some examples. And we’ll conclude with suggestions on how to move forward if we have a slip in recovery. Defining Terms What … Continued
What Medications are Used for Alcohol Use Disorder? Originally posted in September 7th, 2023, updated on February 10th, 2026 Have you ever wondered if there are any medications that are not addictive, but could also help with an alcohol use disorder? Many of the most reliable, useful, and brief information sources for details of … Continued
When Looking for the Best Treatment, ask us “What makes Pavillon Different?” Many people seeking addiction treatment ask us, what makes Pavillon different? Our Answer – Our addiction treatment approach during treatment, and our alumni services after treatment qualifies us as one of very few unique rehab programs, in a rehab center comparison. How … Continued
Extended Care Addiction Treatment Program-What does it do? And who is it for? The Extended Care Addiction Treatment Program at Pavillon helps to strengthen one’s recovery when recovery by itself is in decline. Additionally, it address patterns of recovery and relapse when they are repeating over time. The extended care program also helps to manage … Continued
You might be wondering, “Does my Family Visitation during treatment have to include the family members that trigger me?” The answer is yes, family visitation-growth opportunity. Family visitation can be both a wonderful thing and an important growth opportunity But how so? And in what ways? Photo Credit: Natalie Pedigo, Unsplash Well, family visitation can … Continued
Wondering how to fortify yours or your loved ones Addiction Recovery During Holidays? For families who have loved ones in treatment, thinking about addiction recovery during holidays can be stressful. Alcoholism and drug addiction rarely develop in social isolation. After all, people rarely exist in social isolation. If you are asking how you or your … Continued
Addiction and Recovery Support-528 years of Wisdom When seeking addiction and recovery support for yourself or a loved one, how important is it to find a program with staff that have lived experience? How about 528 years of lived experience? Is that 528 years of wisdom when thinking about addiction, substance use disorder, relapse, and … Continued
When You are Getting Started in Addiction Recovery, where does one begin? Very often when one is thinking about getting started in addiction recovery, for themselves or a loved one, they are barraged with a multitude of options fighting for their attention online. One might wonder the basics of even just how to start in … Continued
What does stress do to your happiness and well-being? One of the greatest health issues plaguing our society is stress leading to burnout. So how to improve happiness and well-being? Identified by the World Health Organization as one of the defining health challenges of the modern era, chronic stress affects millions of people every day. … Continued