The Last Resort Recovery Center was proud to welcome motivational speaker Damon West to our campus for an informative and engaging talk. Damon is a well known motivational speaker and shares a common cause with the team at The Last Resort…
Millions of people struggle with addiction each and every day. More men abuse alcohol and drugs than women when comparing statistics. Those stats don’t tell the whole story, however, and don’t look at why it is men need a safe space to heal with other men in recovery. Find out why there are benefits to…
Research has been done that looks at the length of time people receive treatment. There are varying degrees of treatment times, depending on the individual. Many choose to attend 30, 60, or 90-day programs. Those who attend the 30-day programs can be successful if their addiction is less severe. For those with more severe addiction,…
Wilderness therapy combines nature experiences, along with some survival techniques, to develop therapy that helps people who struggle with substance use disorders, mental health, and behavior disorders. People who go outdoors focus on their self-improvement and overcome the issue of difficult behaviors and coping mechanisms. The goal is to foster personal and social responsibility while…
Doing the 12-steps is not a dance, although some may think of it as such. It is part of a journey some decide to take in recovery. In early recovery, it may not be well known how the 12-steps came to be what they are. When they understand the origin, it helps them understand how…
Detox is one of the first steps in treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. It involves the removal of toxins from the bloodstream. One of the indicators of addiction is when withdrawal symptoms start-up once drugs cease to be in the body. Although the effects range from mild to severe, the fact they are present…
An alcohol intervention is not always what people think it is in their minds. Specifically, it is a professionally led space where people discuss concerns about the loved one’s drinking and other behaviors. Eventually, the person’s behavior becomes so unsavory that it begins to harm other people and it is time to step in and…
Schizophrenia is a serious condition that affects a person mentally, physically, and spiritually. It may drive people towards addiction to cope with symptoms that vary, including delusions, sensory experiences, and other things like seeing or hearing voices. Seeking help for addiction may be tough because their symptoms may keep them from trusting others enough to…
When men go into a twelve-step program, they are agreeing to follow a set of principles that will guide recovery for the long haul. There are meetings and discussions they can get involved in that will help them illuminate the challenges they face but also support their healing. The therapeutic value of the program instills…
Making excuses is not something new for people with addiction. They often make excuses for so much that they are not able to tell the difference between truth and lies after a while. One of the more common excuses is how to avoid rehab and keep their addiction going. It is easier to stay addicted…