“The Truth” – You, Your Doctor, and Your Addiction

“The Truth” – You, Your Doctor, and Your Addiction

This article discusses how a healthy doctor-patient relationship is essential for people who struggle with prescription medication addiction. You need to be completely forthright and open with your doctor to avoid the common pitfalls. If you are struggling with chronic pain, your successful recovery will require an even greater level of attention and consistency. But your sobriety -- your life -- is well worth it!

Modern Alcohol Detox and the CIWA

Modern Alcohol Detox and the CIWA

This post discusses the progress we've made in administrating medical detox protocols for alcohol dependency. We've come a long way. Patients are receiving better, safer care than ever before--in large part due to the CIWA. If you are interested in detoxing from alcohol, helping a friend do so, or simply learning more about addiction medicine, please read this article about alcohol detox.

Formulating a Simple Relapse Prevention Plan

If you are committed to maintaining your sobriety, we highly encourage you to find a sponsor and make your sponsor a key component in your relapse prevention defenses.  A sponsor can be one of the most important parts of your relapse prevention plan.

Article about 12 Step Programs

Check out this article:  12 Step Programs

It discusses two different 12 step models.  There is some controversy surrounding their unique approaches... and as you may expect with a topic so deeply personal, some competition between them.  But it is always good to be educated about the different recovery models that are out there.

“Bananas” for Opiate Pain Pills

“Bananas” for Opiate Pain Pills

The rehabilitation center typically focuses on helping people during the opiate detox phase of their recovery; in other words, after the problem is already in a pretty severe state. This article describes ways that people can head off bouts with opiate dependency before they begin.

Psychiatric Illness & Addiction: “Chicken or Egg?”

Psychiatric Illness & Addiction: “Chicken or Egg?”

What comes first, psychiatric illness or addiction? How are they related? How do psychiatric conditions and substance abuse compound the effected persons problems? How do they complicate treatment? This article answers these questions in depth.

StepWorks Addiction Treatment - Elizabethtown, KY (Kentucky) | (270) 982-1244

StepWorks Addiction Treatment - Elizabethtown, KY (Kentucky) | (270) 982-1244

Manta listing for our addiction treatment programs.

Am I an Alcoholic? Am I an Addict?

Am I an Alcoholic?

Am I an Addict?

Stepworks' most recent blog post is short and to-the-point. If you think you may have a "problem," if you're scared to admit -- because of the stigma associated with the words -- that you may be an "addict" or an "alcoholic," read this. The worst thing you can do is remain in denial and jeopardize your life and future. Recognize your struggle, come to terms with it, seek help, and begin your recovery.

The Top 3 Suboxone Questions

The Top 3 Suboxone Questions

People have a lot of questions about the usage of Suboxone to treat opiate dependency. This blog post answers the top 3 questions about Suboxone.

Methadone Detox: “Center Stage”

Methadone Detox: “Center Stage”

This article talks about the way Methadone intrigues American culture and has been a subject of controversy. The article mentions James Taylor. It also describes Stepworks' approach to Methadone detox and the different options for quitting Methadone... long tapering to zero maintenance medication, and short-term transitioning to Suboxone maintenance therapy. Check the article out.

Alcohol Rehab | StepWorks

This is the Google places page for our alcohol rehab center in Elizabethtown.  We got a good review!

Easy to Define–Hard to Accept

Easy to Define–Hard to Accept

This is an article published by a rehab company with facilities in Louisville and Elizabethtown.

Alcohol Detox: Swallowing Your Pride

Alcohol Detox: Swallowing Your Pride

Don't go through alcohol withdrawals alone. Get professional help if you're struggling with alcoholism and decide it's time to detox.

No Withdrawals = No Problem? Not So Fast.

No Withdrawals = No Problem? Not So Fast.

Okay, just because you've stopped taking meth or cocaine, and you aren't experiencing severe physical withdrawals, you're aren't "home free." Read this short article about the merits of treatment for addictions that aren't typically associated with detox.

Is Addiction a Disease?

Is Addiction a Disease?

Some “Valium-ble” Facts about Benzo Detox

Some “Valium-ble” Facts about Benzo Detox

If you're addicted to Xanax or Valium and you want to quit, good for you! Read this article first.