Lion’s Gate Recovery – Blog

22 Aug Leaving drug treatment? Here are some suggestions to prevent relapse in the real world

At Lion's Gate Recovery we discussed what would be valuable for those leaving drug rehab and re-entering the real world. Fortunately, we work with many professionals who have long-term recovery. We wanted to share our experience with recent graduates of inpatient drug treatment and suggest...

21 Jun Setting Boundaries with an Addict: Hold The Line

Separating the Addict from the Hostage Once the dependence on a substance has taken root in an individual the addiction is now holding them hostage. Now the addict is both the driver and the engine of our loved one's life. The person we love is a...

18 Jun First Day In Drug Rehab

Written by: Shane Currin Our Experience On March 4th, 2019 I spoke with a group of addicts & alcoholics in recovery at Lion's Gate Recovery and we spoke about our experience entering into residential drug rehab. Some recovering addicts spoke about their first time in residential treatment while...

01 Sep Supporting a Spouse During Addiction Recovery

Recovering from addiction can be a lonely and difficult time for addicts. Even though it is often difficult for spouses and loved ones as well, those closest to addicts can be of the greatest support. Here are some ways you can support those you love as they begin their journey to recovery:

01 Aug Common Stages in Addiction Recovery

One of the most common questions we get from patients and their families is “how long does it take?” Many residential treatment programs range from 20 days to a month. Withdrawal usually takes 8-14 days. However, addiction recovery encompasses a lot more than either of those periods.