In California, the issue of sober living homes has ignited contentious debates, particularly in the wake of recent events like the alleged attempt on a child's life by Christopher Lee Kearns. Often touted as serene and supportive environments for individuals in recovery, these homes have increasingly become a point of contention in neighborhoods across the
Family and friends of people in recovery often don’t realize the cost of housing and aftercare for a person once they have finished their stay in residential drug treatment. Yet, 30 days or 60 days in residential treatment is hard for some people. They feel they need more help. Sober living is usually a good
Patient brokering, a practice that has cost many people seeking recovery from addiction to lose their lives to overdose, has been officially outlawed in the state of Illinois after backlash from the addiction recovery advocates. What is Patient Brokering? Patient brokering is a term that’s used loosely to describe a practice that’s become commonplace across
Although recovery from addiction is a personal experience, there is usually a similar structure among treatment and recovery communities. First, the addicted person must seek help and often participates in detox, then treatment. After a period of time inpatient at a treatment program, usually individuals will make an aftercare plan with their counselors and staff
Sober dorms have started popping up at universities to help students in recovery find a supportive community as they work towards their goals. For many people in college, it’s difficult to juggle a rigorous schedule. College life is stressful, and many students find freedom for the first time away from home. Unfortunately, with that freedom,
Florida is not new to scams when it comes to people trying to make a few quick bucks in the treatment industry. However, a doctor's criminal background is helping to show just how lax treatment regulations can be. Last November, at least six people involved in sober home management were arrested on charges stemming from
