What Type of Drug Addiction Is the Worst? (And Why That’s the Wrong Question)
You’re not trying to win the “worst addiction” contest. You’re trying to figure out if what you’re dealing with is bad enough to warrant help. Maybe your substance of choice isn’t heroin. Maybe it’s Adderall, or weed, or pills that technically came from a doctor. Maybe you’re still going to work. Still making it to […]
How to Come Back After a Relapse: A Gentle Guide to Reentering Drug Addiction Treatment
You stopped showing up. Maybe you were a few weeks into IOP when you stopped answering calls. Maybe you finished a round of PHP, stayed sober for a while, and then relapsed. And now? You’re carrying around this heavy mix of guilt, fear, and what-ifs. If you’re reading this, it means something inside you still […]
What to Know About Drug Addiction Treatment: PHP vs. IOP
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, and they finally say, “I think I need help,” you feel both relief and panic. You’re grateful they’re open—but suddenly, you’re the one Googling programs and acronyms you’ve never heard before. PHP. IOP. Detox. Dual diagnosis. It’s a lot. And it’s okay if it feels overwhelming. You’re […]
Starting Drug Addiction Treatment When You Feel Like You Can’t Keep Living
You don’t have to want to live forever. You just have to want something different than this. If you’ve never been to treatment before, and you’re carrying both addiction and mental pain so heavy it’s hard to breathe, this is for you. Even if you’re not sure you’re “ready.” Even if you’re scared. Even if […]
What High-Functioning Opiate Addicts Should Know About Drug Addiction Treatment
You’ve kept it together. The job. The bills. The family roles. You’ve met deadlines, handled responsibilities, and maybe even convinced yourself that things aren’t that bad. But deep down, something’s shifted. You’ve started researching. You’ve asked questions in your head you never would’ve admitted a year ago. Questions like: “How do I know if I […]
When Sobriety Feels Hollow: Why Drug Addiction Treatment Isn’t One-and-Done
You didn’t imagine you’d get clean just to feel numb again. And yet—here you are. Sober, stable, and somehow still lost. You’re not using. But you’re not living either. That’s not failure. That’s a signal. And at TruHealing Cincinnati’s addiction treatment center, we take that signal seriously. Sobriety Isn’t the Finish Line—It’s a Threshold Getting […]
What No One Tells You About Drug Addiction Treatment
Sobriety Isn’t the Finish Line You Thought It Would Be If you’re reading this, you’ve probably done the hard thing—maybe more than once. You got clean. You went to treatment. You did the group work, the journaling, the early mornings and the hard goodbyes. Maybe you’ve stacked up months, even years, without using. And still… […]
Drug Addiction Treatment for Professionals: How to Get Help Discreetly
When You’re Holding It Together—But Barely There’s a unique kind of pressure that comes with being a professional who’s also quietly struggling. You’re responsible. People count on you. And on the surface, it might look like everything is fine. But inside? You know it’s not. Maybe you’ve missed a few too many deadlines. Or found […]
Why Residential Drug Addiction Treatment Programs Work
Loving someone who’s struggling with addiction is a strange kind of grief. They’re here—but not quite. They smile, laugh, say the right things. Then disappear into old patterns, false promises, quiet avoidance. You might recognize their face but not their eyes. And if you’ve landed on this blog, it’s probably because something in you still […]
I Relapsed. Here’s Why I Came Back to Drug Addiction Treatment
I never meant to disappear. I told myself I’d just skip one group. Then one more. I was “busy.” I was tired. I had reasons. And then I used again—just once, I told myself. But once didn’t stay once. Soon I wasn’t just avoiding calls from my IOP counselor—I was avoiding my own reflection. I […]
