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As the new year begins, it’s a time to reflect on who we want to be and what goals we want to achieve. But for those in addiction recovery, New Year’s resolutions are more than just a fun tradition — they can be an important tool that helps maintain long-term sobriety. To that end, it’s…

How Justin Found Sobriety, Community and More at Choice House: Part 3 Some lessons in life we learn on our own. Others we discover by accident. But the best ones come from our friends, family and role models. This is something Justin would come to learn during his time at Choice House. He started his…

How Justin Found Sobriety, Community and More at Choice House: Part 2 Justin had struggled with addiction ever since high school. From his very first drink, he felt like he’d found the answer to all of his fears and anxieties about the future. He then started experimenting with other drugs and within a few years,…

How Justin Found Sobriety, Community and More at Choice House: Part 1 If you knew exactly how you were going to die, wouldn’t you do anything to stop it? Most of us don’t have that privilege, but 23-year-old Justin did. He’s not a psychic, isn’t terminally ill and doesn’t have any dangerous enemies that he’s…

At Choice House, we know there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to substance abuse treatment. However, we’ve found that for most people, 90-day programs provide the best chance at lasting recovery. There is a general consensus among addiction experts that longer programs are more effective in helping individuals develop the skills needed…

Wilderness therapy is an incredibly powerful tool for developing a healthier mindset and overcoming challenges like substance abuse, but these programs are often misunderstood. Too many people think wilderness and outdoor therapies take place in the middle of nowhere with limited access to running water, technology and other modern comforts. At Choice House, we want…

In the U.S., nearly every major city has at least one treatment center for drug or alcohol abuse within its borders. Yet somehow, we continually fall short when it comes to actually helping people get sober and achieve lifelong recovery. This has led to a growing public health crisis and made overdose one of the…

You’ve probably heard that getting some fresh air and spending a little time outdoors is good for your health. But rather than being an old wive’s tale, this advice is solid and backed by scientific research that demonstrates the numerous wellness benefits of nature, from improving fitness and behavior to reducing stress and high blood…

If you’re looking into substance abuse treatment for yourself or a loved one, you might think that some help is better than none. While we agree that it’s always a good thing to get someone started on the path to recovery, we also believe that not all rehab programs are created equal, and it’s best…