What can I do if my son is struggling with an addiction to meth (methamphetamine)? Unfortunately, meth is a very popular drug among college-age men. And that includes the University of Texas, of course, along with UT-Austin, Texas A&M, University of Houston, and University of North Texas. College students may be more vulnerable than other groups, because meth (or speed, or…

What can I do if I’m struggling with an addiction to Molly? This is not your parents’ drug—Molly is something new, unfamiliar to those used to heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and meth. “Molly,” a street name short for “molecular,” is a purified form of Ecstasy (or MDMA), which is taken to produce feelings of euphoria and peace in the user. It’s become…

How can men and teenagers deal with drug addiction? If you’re a man who’s struggling with drug addiction, or if you’re a parent who’s worrying about their son, drug treatment and rehab is the best choice for beating drug addiction and making a journey toward recovery. But when you’re making a recovery through rehab, one of the best ways to make…

What can I do if I’m dealing with addiction to study drugs? Study drugs are widely used by college students and high school students alike. They’re taken to increase concentration and stamina, and are often used when pulling an all-nighter before a big test. Have you ever felt like you needed some more concentration? Do you feel tired sometimes, or out-of-it,…

What can I do if I have a drug problem in college? Don’t worry. Millions of Americans confront the disease of drug addiction, many of them while they’re in their college years. So you’re not alone. But what can I do about drug addiction while I’m in college? The same remedy works for drug addiction in college as for any other…

Enabling, by definition is “doing for someone things that they could, and should be doing themselves.” In doing this, all consequences are removed from a drug addict or alcoholic’s life. Enabling can look like many things. It can be constantly giving someone money, continuing to repair damaged property, paying for lawyers and court fees, bailing the addict/alcoholic out of jail, or…

Am I addicted to drugs? If you’re asking this question, there might be a good chance that you are struggling with drug addiction to some extent. But what if you’re just dabbling in minor drug use? Even the use of small amounts of drugs can be extremely dangerous. Most drugs are highly addictive substances, and many men think they can handle…

The Top 5 Reasons that Men’s Drug Rehab Can Help Your Son What can I do if my son is addicted to drugs? If you face the nightmare that worries millions of parents—drug addiction—then a drug rehab for men is your best bet to help your son. But how can drug rehab help my son with his drug addiction? Drug rehab…

What can I do if my son is addicted to drugs? If your college-aged son is using drugs, it can be difficult to know where to turn. But you should know that you’re not alone. College is a time when many teens and young men experiment with drug usage. But what do I do if my son is addicted to drugs?…

How do I know when I’m addicted to drugs? Drug addiction is a horrible disease that affects millions of Americans, and it might just be affecting you and your life. Am I addicted to drugs? The answer to that question can depend on several factors, but there is one major warning sign that could indicate that you might be addicted to…

How can I get help for my drug addiction? If you’re struggling with addiction to drugs, rehab is the best choice to begin your journey to recovery. Where can I get men’s rehab that works for me? Men’s rehab is rehab that’s specifically designed for the needs of men. By focusing on what drug addiction and recovery means to men, we…

Dear Family,It was a blessing for our family to find The Last Resort Recovery Center. This was the second treatment center that our son entered, and it was very different from his first experience. The key factors that helped him were the all-male facility, the limited number of residents, and counselors and other staff who really held him accountable. Although somewhat…

I can recall a time in my life where I wanted to end it all. Nothing I had tried up to that point to get sober had worked. Drugs and alcohol had brought me to contemplating suicide, something I’d always looked at as an escape for the weak. These substances had gotten me to a point where I wanted to die,…

For over 3 1/2 years, my wife and I were on an emotional roller coaster, from living with our son and his addictive behavior. We desperately sought answers and friends who could shed light on where we went wrong and what our son was actually dealing with, The pattern persisted of dramatic lows for him (& us!), followed by cries for…

No words can describe or express our deepest thanks and gratitude to The Last Resort for everything you have done for our son/brother. Just saying thank you doesn’t seem like enough but seems like a good start. Before our daughter found The Last Resort for her brother, we thought we would be making funeral arrangements. Fortunately he seemed to have reached…

So we’ve come to the end of 2013 and what a year it has been. About this time last year I was returning from the psychiatric hospital in Houston where I decided to run away to over Christmas. My addiction teamed up with my manic tendencies and literally drove me to a point of insanity. It was quite an experience and…

In July of this year, I reached rock bottom. My addiction had taken full control of my life and I was living in a depressing state of unmanageability. Although I had lost hope in my future I was blessed with a willingness to surrender. I didn’t know where I wanted to go, but I knew I needed to go back to…

For all of our Facebook followers, y’all are probably wondering why we posted a photo of a Clock at 10:02am. At The Last Resort we have a session we like to call “Community”. Every Monday through Friday, Community begins at 10:00am. I know, you’re asking what’s with 10:02, why not 10:00? Community starts with 2 minutes of prayer and meditation immediately…

The residents at The Last Resort Recovery Center combined their creative art abilities with some amazing storytelling during the Equine Session last week. Using some of the symbols used by Native American Indians, they painted the horses depicting their stories of addiction and road to recovery. Paula Basden our Equine Specialist at The Last Resort lead the group last Friday, and…

Although marijuana remains the most popular drug used today, prescription painkillers are found to be the cause of most overdoses. According to the first ever global survey of illicit drug use, prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, Oxycontin and Codeine kill the most people. The study also pointed out that men in their 20’s have the highest rate of substance abuse. Out…