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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery

Gateway Foundation

Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. In time, you’ll find that you can heal from addiction and create a healthier home environment for everyone. Ask what they need: Let your loved one choose the level of involvement you play in their recovery.

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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?

Gateway Foundation

Just as it’s your choice to enter addiction treatment, you also have the decision to leave early. People progress through treatment at varying rates, but research has shown the longer you stay in treatment, the better outcomes for your long-term health and recovery. Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab?

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Psychologists have found that using medically accurate language can help dismantle stereotypes outside the clinical space while providing more effective, compassionate support for people with addiction. Here’s how you can alter your language to avoid these stigmas and create a safe, supportive environment for patients with addiction: 1.

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How to Leave a Message for Someone In Rehab

Gateway Foundation

Going to an addiction treatment center is your loved one’s best choice for beginning a healthy, substance-free life. Fortunately, many treatment centers allow friends and family to call, write letters, or send texts to their loved ones. Many studies reveal the importance of a strong support system in recovery.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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What Is Xylazine, and Why Is Its Use Growing in Chicago?

Gateway Foundation

Individuals who develop addictions to opioids such as heroin or morphine gradually build tolerance and seek stronger drugs such as tranq to feel the same effects. Research available treatment programs and communicate how they can help your friend or family member.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

Ecstasy first became popular in the late ‘70s and early ’80s among psychiatrists who thought the drug enhanced patient communication and insights about their struggles. MDMA Addiction and Withdrawal. The research on the risk of addiction to MDMA is varied. MDMA Treatment Options. When Did Ecstasy and Molly Become Popular?