What types of professionals are not appropriate for Talbott Recovery?
Patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis only, who are suicidal, with medical conditions that require inpatient care or patients with [...]
What types of professionals are appropriate for treatment at Talbott Recovery?
Talbott Recovery accepts patients with a multiple disease states, such as addiction with a co-occurring depression, unresolved grief, personality problems, [...]
Are there other ways I can be supportive of my loved one following addiction rehab?
Be open to, and willing to, follow these guidelines and suggestions. If couples or family therapy is recommended, participate. Support [...]
What should I do in the event of a relapse?
Access your local support, your Al-Anon group, and your individual or family therapist. Encourage your loved one to contact his/her [...]
Our religion is very important to us. What about communion?
Alcoholics and addicts should not receive any communion containing alcohol. Talk with your priest or minister about this, and he/she [...]
My medication was stolen by my loved one in the past. What should I do about medications in the home since her discharge from addiction rehab?
Again, talk with your loved one about your concerns; and, together, develop a safety plan, which addresses them. Agree on [...]
What about special occasions, such as family celebrations, weddings and holidays?
Our concern about exposure to alcohol and other drugs also drives our recommendation to help persons in early recovery avoid [...]
We like to entertain. Why can’t I have alcohol in our home?
As stated above, the goal is to work toward minimizing exposure to alcohol and other drugs after addiction rehab. We [...]
I like to drink socially. Why can’t I do so around my loved one?
It is important that exposure to alcohol and drugs be kept to a minimum, especially during the first several months [...]
During my loved one’s active addiction, he/she took medications from others’ medicine cabinets. I fear that this behavior will continue after addiction rehab. What should I do?
Discuss your fears and concerns with your loved one. Then, together, you can develop a plan that will address your [...]