What happens if you’re in recovery from alcoholism…but still feel depressed? Depression and alcoholism have a long history together. Some people use alcohol to “self-medicate” when depressed, hoping to numb the pain. It may work for a while…however, alcohol is a “depressant” to the body. Which means it can make pre-existing mental health issues worse....Read More

A Message from our Director re: COVID-19 Precautions for Addiction Sufferers Support Systems Homes, Inc Detox, Residential and Intensive Outpatient programs are continuing to accept clients. During the current COVID-19 response, Support Systems Homes understands the importance of being proactive and taking the utmost precautions to ensure the safety and health of our staff and...Read More

How are those New Year’s Resolutions going? Be honest. Some of you already faltered. Couldn’t get to the gym, ate too much ice cream (all week long). It’s okay. No judgement here. We’re human too. We’ve been there. In fact, we have some good news for you. The good news is—you can “restart” a resolution...Read More

You might think the rehab process is boring. It might even keep you away from a rehab center, thinking your days would drag on, reducing life to a dull haze. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, in this post we’re going to explain just how exciting treatment can get. Some of our...Read More

Support systems help us through difficult parts of life. Childhood – You had family and friends. Keeping you safe. School – You had teachers, friends, and volunteers. Guiding you toward a good education & life goals. Work – You have colleagues, bosses, and a routine. Keeping you focused on tasks & doing good work. What...Read More

“I can’t take time off for rehab. I’d lose my job!” We get it. Taking time off work is a challenge in the best of times. However, when it comes to rehab, think about it as a short-term investment in long-term recovery. A few weeks compared to many years of happy, clean living? That’s a...Read More