Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — What is it? Substance use disorder is a chronic illness and needs to be treated as such. To best help our patients we identify their symptoms, their use patterns, their relapse risk, and we meet them where they are at. With a chronic illness it is not about a cure, – more…

With the start of a new year comes 365 new opportunities to begin your journey toward overcoming your addiction and becoming who you really want to be. If an addiction didn’t control your life, what would you like to accomplish? Maybe you’re interested in going to culinary school and becoming a professional chef, or maybe – more…

For many people, the short cold days that come with winter can leave you feeling a bit down and low on energy. However, when you’re struggling with an addiction or living in recovery, the winter blues can be dangerous. Winter also comes with celebrations, family gatherings and many stresses that don’t occur at other times – more…

Stress can be a major risk factor in the development of an addiction and also a trigger for relapse.  This happens when drugs or alcohol are used as a coping strategy to deal with stress or to reduce tension in one’s life. Unfortunately, stress is all around us whether it be family conflicts, finances or – more…

When your loved one is suffering from an addiction it can be very difficult to cope with. You may find yourself wanting to help your loved one, but may not know where to start. At Rimrock, we know the important part families play in helping their loved one achieve recovery, which is why we encourage – more…

September marks National Recovery Month in the United States. It is observed every year with the hope of educating Americans that treatment, for substance abuse and mental health issues, is the most effective way of helping those who suffer from these disorders achieve recovery and live a healthy and rewarding life. Throughout September, we celebrate – more…

As a parent or caregiver, coping with your child’s addiction is never easy.  Adolescents are especially sensitive to social cues from peer groups, which can lead to substance abuse issues.  They differ from adults physiologically as well as emotionally and therefore will benefit from a treatment program designed specifically to address their individual needs. Rimrock – more…