The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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Alumni Spotlight

Trust Your Higher Power and Trust the Process

By: Jessica L., Transformations Alumna Hi! I’m so grateful to be able to share the success I’ve had maintaining my sobriety. May 29, 2020, I celebrated five years of clean…

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Detox vs Rehab Center: Which One is Right for You?

Whether you struggle from a drug or alcohol use disorder, treatment is the first and most critical step in regard to your recovery — but where do you begin? Should…

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Drug Rehabilitation: The Transformations Treatment Center Difference

Addiction and poor mental health place an immense strain on the American (and global) population. In 2014, over 20 million adults in the United States had a substance use disorder, and…

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Michael’s Movie Pick – “Beautiful Boy”

Hey guys! One of my favorite things to do is watch movies – and because of how hot and rainy and it’s been down here in South Florida, I have…

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Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Fun Fact: “In the United States, Waffle Day is celebrated on August 24. The unofficial holiday commemorates the day in 1869 when the first waffle iron was patented.” …Good enough…

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Nathan M.

By: Nathan M., Transformations alumnus It feels like just yesterday I was walking down the jetway to board a plane headed to South Florida. It became so real, right there…

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Lessons from the Sea: Shipwrecked

The S.S. Inchulva rests about 500 feet off the south end of Delray Beach public park. Often called the Delray Wreck, the ship went down in front of the beach…

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What is the difference between PHP and IOP?

There are various levels of treatment and care for those who need treatment for addiction, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Some may require full-time residential treatment while others thrive…

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What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

What is a Partial Hospitalization Program? Not every type of rehabilitation involves having to stay 24 hours at a treatment center. In fact, there is something called a partial hospitalization…

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