Alcohol and drug addiction is more than just a bad habit . Substance use disorders are diagnosable diseases that often times require lifetime management, similar to chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. People experience physical, emotional, and social symptoms.

Reach out for help. Things can get better. Mental health and substance use disorders can be properly diagnosed and treatment is effective. It starts with seeing a professional to complete an assessment.
The first step is to give us a call. 715-235-4537.

After completing an assessment, your clinician will give you recommendations for what treatment may best fit your needs. Getting ready to start treatment can feel uncomfortable because of the unknown.

Your treatment experience will depend on both the care and treatment services you receive, as well as the work you are willing to put into accomplishing your treatment goals.

Early recovery is most commonly defined as the first 90 days of a person’s recovery journey. This is a difficult time as you will be facing the world needing different and new coping skills. You may feel various emotions - some of which are uncomfortable.

Relapses can occur when managing a chronic disease. If a relapse occurs, it is important to reach out to your recovery support system. Many times, it also means that re-engaging in treatment can help bring you back to what was working when your mental health or substance use disorder was in remission.

Staying connected to others and supporting the recovery journey of others is important. There are many ways to give back. Choose which is right for you and make a difference in someone else’s life.