November 5, 2022
Navigating the Holiday Season in Recovery
The holiday season is meant to be a time for celebration. For those in recovery, however, this season could be challenging to navigate. Fears of triggers or relapse may be…
April 30, 2022
Addiction Recovery: Dealing With a Chronic Disease
When you’ve developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol it’s considered a chronic condition. That means it’s a health issue you’ll need to manage for the foreseeable future. That doesn’t…
November 16, 2021
Outdoor Exercises to Help With Drug Recovery
Outdoor Exercises to Help With Drug Recovery While You Enjoy the Weather Recovering from alcohol or drug addiction is a long process that takes strength. Making fitness a priority goes…
November 8, 2021
Best Gifts To Give or Get a Loved One Going Through Rehab
Best gifts to give or get a loved one addiction treatment in Dallas (or elsewhere!) Living away from home in one of the Dallas-area rehab centers over the holidays might…
November 8, 2021
FAQ About Sober Living Homes and the Holidays
What can I do living at Sober Living Homes over the holidays? Now that spooky season is over, you might (begrudgingly or excitedly) start noticing every commercial, house, and proverbial…
November 8, 2021
5 Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving
5 ways to celebrate Thanksgiving when you’re in an SLH or Inpatient Rehab Center (with specific, non therapy related ideas to connect with fam and friends) If you or a…
October 27, 2021
The Latest in the Prescription Painkiller Crisis
The Effects of the Landmark $26 Billion National Settlement With Opioid Distributors Learn the most important aspects of the settlement and what it means for the opioid crisis moving forward. …
October 27, 2021
Common Questions About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction
When you or a loved one are entering an intensive outpatient program in Dallas, TX you’re sure to have a lot of questions. Many of those questions are about the…
October 27, 2021
Post-Surgery Painkillers
What to Watch Out for When Injured Athletes Take Post-Surgery Painkillers The country has been in the grip of an opioid crisis for years. Much of the crisis has been…
October 22, 2021
Benefits of Breathing Exercises for Addiction Recovery
For centuries, cultures across the world have used breathing exercises to calm the mind and body. It’s long been understood that without proper breathing habits, it’s impossible to be 100%…
October 22, 2021
Lighthouse Recovery Texas Selected as a Center of Excellence
Lighthouse Recovery Texas Selected as a Center of Excellence Lighthouse Recovery Texas is extremely pleased to announce that our addiction treatment centers in Dallas have been recognized by the Hall…
October 20, 2021
What Qualifies for a Sober Living House?
What Qualifies for a Sober Living House? How Do I Know if It’s a “Good” Sober Home? Looking for quality substance abuse care for you or a loved one can…
October 20, 2021
Quiz: Should I Go to a Drug or Alcohol Rehab?
Knowing whether or not you or a loved one should go to a professional drug or alcohol rehab might seem complicated. But, if you want to skip this quiz (no…
October 15, 2021
Feeling Thankful During the Holidays
How to Feel Thankful During the Holidays When You or a Loved One Is in Rehab With Thanksgiving around the corner, some families may be welling up with any…
October 12, 2021
Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Why are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) important during an Intensive Outpatient Program? Once you or a loved one decides to get clean from drugs…
October 7, 2021
3 Reasons Sober Living Homes are Vital to Long-Term Sobriety
Just like for you or a loved one, the goal of most drug and alcohol addicts is not just to get sober. The goal is to achieve long-term sobriety whilst…
October 7, 2021
How to Best Support Drug or Alcohol Addicts Around the Holidays
Friends and Families: Read How to Best Support Drug or Alcohol Addicts around the Holidays The air is cooling, the leaves are turning colors, and football is always on; fall…
October 7, 2021
How to Get Control of Your Addiction Before the Holidays
While some may be rolling their eyes at the rows of holiday decorations littering retail stores, the holidays (many of them!) are fast approaching, and it’s extremely beneficial to have…
October 7, 2021
3 NFL Players Who’ve Undergone Alcohol or Drug Rehab
It might be all consuming to think you or your loved one are alone in drug or alcohol addiction; that it doesn’t happen to “good” or “successful” people, but that…
October 7, 2021
10 Ways to Enjoy Football Season without Alcohol or Drugs
Fall is often synonymous with football, whether you prefer college or professional football. There are games available to watch more than 4 days a week, and perhaps in a previous…
August 11, 2021
When Should You Recommend IOP?
Intensive Outpatient Programs, or IOP programs, can be an appealing and effective choice for people who are suffering from substance abuse and addiction problems, along with other issues like mental…
August 11, 2021
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Requirements and Expectations
It's very important for anyone dealing with substance abuse or addiction issues to choose the right recovery program. There are many different types of treatment out there, from classic drug…
August 11, 2021
How to Start an Intensive Outpatient Program?
For those looking to overcome abuse and addiction problems, an intensive outpatient program or IOP program can be a very effective option. IOP rehab is designed with freedom and flexibility…
August 11, 2021
Does an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Help Depression?
Intensive Outpatient Programs, also known as IOP programs, are a unique form of drug rehab program that can help people progress towards a state of sobriety without having to cope…
August 5, 2021
Autism Resources for Parents
With rising travel numbers, many families are opting for vacation time. Unfortunately this is not the case for the majority of families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Because of the…
July 19, 2021
Is My Kid Using Drugs? – Look Out for These Signs
According to surveys conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 47% of teenagers in senior high school have tried illicit substances at least once. This large number has…
July 14, 2021
What is the Purpose of a Sober Living House?
The sober living house has gained significant popularity throughout the years. Offering clients a blend of flexibility, independence, and support, these recovery homes have helped thousands of individuals curb relapse…
July 14, 2021
What is Recovery Housing (or Sober Living)?
There are different needs at every step of the recovery process. As individuals improve their self-control and decision-making skills, they can move from rigorous forms of treatment to more flexible…
July 8, 2021
What is a Recovery Program?
Substance use has only been recognized as a disease since the late 1950’s. Since then, doctors and health workers have developed a variety of ways for individuals to break free…
July 8, 2021
What are the Stages of Recovery?
It’s no secret that there are phases of recovery. As individuals learn new skills along the way, they become more capable of facing the challenges and risks associated with greater…
June 23, 2021
Why Choose Lighthouse Recovery Sober Living
Sober Living programs are slowly but surely becoming a standard step in the substance use recovery process. Offering individuals an opportunity to exercise the skills they learned during inpatient treatment,…
June 23, 2021
What to Expect During and After the Sober Living Program
Considered one of the most effective steps after inpatient treatment, the sober living home provides a safe, comfortable place for individuals to stay as they relearn to navigate the ‘outside…
June 23, 2021
Day-to-Day Life in A Sober Living Home
Stepping out of an Inpatient Rehab program can feel a lot like a major victory -- and it is. But what most individuals realize after leaving a drug rehab program…
June 9, 2021
What Do You Do In IOP (Part 2)
As one of the later steps of the recovery process, the Intensive Outpatient Program provides clients the freedom and flexibility to exercise their independence without leaving them completely unsupported. Tailored…
June 9, 2021
How Is IOP Helpful?
Recovery from substance addiction and dependence is a delicate process. In fact, most experts assert that recovery is a lifelong experience. So, throughout those long years of undoing unhealthy habits,…
June 9, 2021
What Do You Do in IOP?
Stigma surrounds rehabilitation programs making them both daunting and unappealing to those who need help. Unfortunately, these ideas often paint treatment programs in a negative light, causing most people to…
June 9, 2021
Is IOP Covered by Insurance?
Drug recovery can be stressful all on its own. The difficulty with alcohol and illicit substances is that they rewire the brain and convince the individual that they can’t survive…
May 17, 2021
Why is Sober Living Important?
Addiction and dependence can be so complicated that individuals who experience these challenges require years of treatment to undo the damage dealt by chemical and illicit substances. And because everyone…
May 17, 2021
What is a Sober Living Home?
Years of drug treatment and recovery research have shown that relapse is a very real outcome for most individuals going through treatment. And that’s why recovery programs have changed over…
May 17, 2021
What Happens if You Relapse in Sober Living?
The very purpose of sober living and of every other step of the recovery process is simple: to keep people sober. Providing sturdy support and guidance to keep all members…
May 17, 2021
How Long Do You Live in A Sober Living Home?
‘How long?’ -- that’s often one of the most common questions on the minds of individuals considering drug recovery treatment. No doubt, the idea of entering a facility can be…
April 21, 2021
The First Steps of a Healthy Detox
The effects of illicit substances and alcohol alone should be reason enough not to use them. But even more troubling is the fact that they cause addiction. With time, your…
April 21, 2021
IOP During COVID-19 – What Has Changed?
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape for all areas of health care. People enrolled in intensive outpatient programs have been significantly affected, requiring strict adherence…
April 21, 2021
Guide to Sober Living Dallas – What You Need to Know
Transitions are perhaps the most important aspect of any treatment program. While an individual might achieve significant success during one phase of their recovery journey, they could easily lose all…
April 14, 2021
When is Drug Rehab Right for You?
No two substance use problems are ever the same. People come from different backgrounds, struggle with different problems, and have different motivations when it comes to wanting to get clean.…
April 14, 2021
What to Look for in An Intensive Outpatient Program
The substance use treatment landscape is ever changing, adapting to the many different needs of individuals in recovery. That’s because not everyone responds the same way to a specific treatment…
March 28, 2021
How to Accept You Have a Problem with Drugs and Alcohol
No one really wants to get tangled up in the mess that drugs and alcohol can bring. But when a person struggles with stress, baggage, and trauma, the temporary effects…
March 25, 2021
Free Resources for Addiction Treatment
Financial troubles seem to commonly come hand in hand with substance use disorder. As the addiction overrides all other priorities, individuals become less careful when it comes to their finances…
March 21, 2021
Addiction During COVID-19
All eyes are on the COVID-19 pandemic, which is today considered the most prominent health crisis of our modern age. But while COVID-19 sweeps across nations, infecting thousands, and attracting…
March 17, 2021
The Difference Between a Therapist and a Coach
As research on addiction continues to develop and widen our understanding of substance use, so too do the many different treatments evolve. Back in the day, the management of substance…
February 25, 2021
The Pros and Cons of Wilderness Treatment
The teenage years can be particularly precarious. With ever changing hormones and risks like bullying and peer pressure, it comes as no surprise that drug use and delinquent behavior are…
February 25, 2021
Continuum of Care in Addiction Treatment
‘Continuum of care’ is a phrase used in addiction treatment, but it isn’t common for clients to understand what it really means. An integral concept for the development of a…
February 25, 2021
What is Outpatient Treatment and What to Expect
The road to sobriety is different for everyone. That’s why health care professionals and service providers have developed various methods of treatment that adapt to the different needs of each…
February 15, 2021
How to Get Someone Help – 6 Steps for Dealing with Drug Abuse
There are few things as painful as watching a loved one destroy their life with drugs. And as their addiction develops and worsens, you’ll find that you’re just as entangled…
February 11, 2021
How Do I Know I Need Help? – Recognizing an Addiction Problem
Humans are naturally wired to protect their ego, which is why we’ve developed a range of different defense mechanisms that guard our psyche against potential threats. For individuals with a…
February 8, 2021
The Benefits of Coaching – Bolstering Your Recovery Efforts
It takes serious effort and unwavering dedication to recover from drug abuse. For the most part, that’s because drugs can alter brain chemistry and even brain anatomy, causing an individual…
February 4, 2021
SMART Recovery – History, Principles, and Outcomes
According to recent statistics, 14.1 million Americans aged 18 and over suffer from alcohol use disorder, while 19.7 million struggle with substance use disorder. And unfortunate as these numbers might…
February 2, 2021
How To Stay Connected During a Pandemic
Anxiety, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts have been at an all time high since the start of the pandemic. Many of these symptoms are associated with isolation and loneliness --…
January 28, 2021
Dating Someone in Active Addiction
It’s hard enough to date under normal circumstances. But add in the complexity of substance abuse and you’ve got a recipe for even more confusion and pain. Whether your partner…
January 26, 2021
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUDs) can be immensely complicated all on their own. But according to statistics, between 57% to 84% of people with a substance use disorder struggle with a…
January 15, 2021
The History of Sober Living
The History of Sober Living Sober living homes have increased in popularity over the past decade. As a transitional housing arrangement, sober living homes provide recovering substance users a place…
January 11, 2021
Building Self-Esteem During Recovery and Sobriety
Building Self-Esteem During Recovery and Sobriety One of the reasons why it’s so hard to recover from substance use disorder is because of the negative stigma that surrounds the condition.…
January 6, 2021
The Benefits of Sober Living
Why Should People in Early Sobriety Go to Sober Living? Those first few months of sobriety are the most critical period of substance use disorder (SUD) recovery. As the individual…
January 3, 2021
Chronic Relapse
Chronic Relapse - How to Break the Cycle The road to sobriety is riddled with obstacles, potholes, and detours. And while some people might think that the journey to freedom…
December 30, 2020
What is EMDR Therapy?
What is EMDR Therapy and What Does It Work to Treat? Developed in the late 1980’s, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is a distinct form of psychotherapy that aims…
December 26, 2020
The Role (and Limitations) of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
The Role and Limitations of Medication Assisted Treatment Roughly 20.2 million people in the United States suffer from a substance use disorder. And because the disease has rapidly grown in…
December 22, 2020
The History of Alcoholic’s Anonymous
The History of Alcoholics Anonymous With their popular slogan “one day at a time”, Alcoholics Anonymous aims to provide recovering alcoholics the support, guidance, and fellowship they need in order…
December 18, 2020
Fun Facts about Dallas, Texas
Facts and Life in Dallas, Texas The hyper-modern metropolis that is Dallas sits at the northern end of the state, and houses some of the jurisdictions most iconic cultural and…
May 27, 2020
Lighthouse Recovery Featured on NAATP
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, NAATP, has been the addiction service profession’s vision, voice, and thought leader since 1978. NAATP is committed…