Integrating Intensive Outpatient Therapy into Daily Life: Strategies for Success
Recovery isn’t just a simple step in a journey – it’s a full-time commitment. For many people in the early stages of sobriety, the challenge isn’t just staying sober. Rather, it’s managing work, family, relationships and responsibilities while staying sober. This is why Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are such a valuable resource for those going […]
Beyond the Basics: How Sober Living Homes Near You Foster Personal Growth and Independence
Oftentimes, when people think of sober living homes, they imagine a temporary stop between treatment and real-life. They envision a quiet, substance- free space to stay sober that is often sterile and boring. But at Monarch Recovery Centers, we know that there’s so much more to sober living than that. It’s not just about maintaining […]
Is Intensive Outpatient Therapy Right for You? Understanding IOP Benefits and Structure
Not everyone’s recovery path follows the same timeline, and it shouldn’t. For those transitioning out of residential treatment, balancing daily life with recovery goals or needing more structure than therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) offer a flexible and effective solution. IOPs are designed for real life – you don’t need to put everything on hold […]
Treating Fentanyl Addiction: What Recovery Looks Like at Monarch
In the United States, we are currently facing an addiction epidemic. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more potent than morphine, has quickly become a leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States. Its high potency and the prevalence of illicitly manufactured variants have made it a significant public health concern. For […]
The Hidden Struggle: How Monarch Helps LGBTQ+ Clients Heal from Substance Use
Substance use disorders often stem from complex, deeply personal experiences. For LGBTQ+ individuals, these experiences often involve navigating societal stigma, coping with discrimination and handling the challenges of living authentically in environments that may not be accepting of who they truly are. These unique stressors can lead to significantly higher rates of substance abuse within […]
Dual Diagnosis: Treating Mental Health and Substance Use Together at Monarch
Recovery from addiction is rarely a one-dimensional journey. For so many individuals, substance use is intertwined with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. This intersection, commonly known as ‘dual-diagnosis’ or ‘co-occurring disorders,’ presents unique complexities that require comprehensive, integrated care in order to ensure success in recovery. At Monarch Recovery […]
Addicted to More Than One Substance? Here’s How Monarch Treats Polysubstance Use
Recovery isn’t always as simple as quitting. For many people, substance use doesn’t involve just one substance – it’s layered, complex, and often tied to deeper emotional, psychological, or environmental factors. Also known as polysubstance use, this issue is far more common than many people realize. At Monarch Recovery Centers, we understand that no two […]
