How Music Can Help Your Sobriety Journey

Life has rhythm, drama, and soul. In short: we are all musical, and our individual pulses build to a crescendo of shared harmony and health.  Wellness is not a “one-size-fits-all” experience. The ways in which you embrace your sober life will look and feel much different than your neighbor’s journey. It is important to consider … Read more

First Responders & Medical Professionals – Coping with COVID

First responders and medical professionals, including police officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, certified nursing assistants, medical assistants, etc. are all working diligently to keep our communities safe during the Covid-19 outbreak. They are taking on all of the normal risks of their already dangerous jobs by maintaining the front line care needed to support others. Additionally, … Read more

COVID-19, Unemployment & The Link to Addiction

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world and created chaos. Not only is this deadly virus extremely contagious, but it’s also caused unprecedented closures, resulting in record unemployment rates. The United States unemployment rate was reported at 4.4% in March 2020. More than 30 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the United States … Read more

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment for Pilots

Pilots and other aviation professionals work in one of the most scrutinized and regulated industries in the United States. Whether at the controls of a commercial airliner, tending to the passenger needs, or ensuring public safety, pilots face extreme amounts of stress and pressure associated with their profession. Combine these work stressors with time zone … Read more

Luxury Drug & Alcohol Detox Program

Drug and alcohol detox can seem overwhelming. When you’ve utilized a substance to help you cope and get through your day for an extended period of time, it’s scary to consider going without that substance. Even more concerning is the idea that you may experience discomfort or pain as a result of withdrawal. Defining Wellness … Read more

Addiction Treatment for Healthcare Professionals

There’s no doubt that working as a medical professional is one of the most stressful careers around. Taking responsibility for people’s health — and at times their lives — isn’t something that everyone’s cut out for. Yet, these superheroes of the modern age are just as prone to human weaknesses as we all are. They get tired, … Read more

COVID-19 Protocol at Defining Wellness Centers

In the midst of the current covid-19 pandemic, substance abuse can be exacerbated by the heightened stress and loss of normal routines. Although many nonurgent health services in the community are appropriately postponed or moved to Telehealth at this time, we believe it is our responsibility to continue to provide high quality inpatient medical detox … Read more

Substance Abuse Among Young Adults

I am very concerned about alcohol and prescription drug abuse among our younger generation. It is a growing problem, and the media has been filled with news of deaths among good kids who were addicted to prescription drugs – beginning as early as age 9. It is shocking how many kids and young adults are … Read more