DreamLife Recovery Blog

Although over 22 million Americans need treatment for a drug or alcohol problem, less than 2.5 million ever get that treatment. There are barriers to getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. For many people, the problem…

When you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, it can be a negative cycle that's hard to get out of without outside help, like outpatient drug rehab. Pretty much everyone in the world lives according to…

In 2012, 8.4 million adults in the US were diagnosed with both a mental illness and a substance addiction. Substance addiction is a problem all across our country. Many people suffer, but people with mental illness present…

According to the Surgeon General, 1-in-7 people in the U.S. will face substance addictions. With almost 21 million Americans dealing with addiction, its a dangerous problem. Thankfully, the right recovery center can help. Did you know that…

Each day in the United States, over 130 people die from overdosing on opioids. The drug crisis in America kills more people each year than gun violence, car crashes or Aids. And it's just getting worse. But you don't have to…

Addiction is a treatable disorder. Medical professionals classify addiction as a chronic disease. The good news is that the relapse rate for substance abuse is lower than that of other chronic diseases. In fact, studies show that intensive outpatient programs…