Many people suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), and it can be detrimental to one’s physical or mental health. Read on to learn more about SUD and how you or a loved one can get help. WHAT IS SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER? Substance use disorder (SUD) is a condition when a person’s use of alcohol and/or drug substances…

Having a substance use disorder (SUD) is hard, especially on the individual who is suffering as well as their loved ones. Hiring an addiction professional is advisable when dealing with a loved one’s SUD. Read on to learn why. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SYMPTOMS Addiction is a complex issue that requires a thorough level of understanding…

Watching a loved one struggle with alcohol abuse can be hard. Although you want to help and support them, it can be tough to figure out the best way to do so. One of the most effective ways to care for your loved one is through an intervention, but planning one can be stressful. Read…

Why is it so hard for recovering addicts to adjust to their new lives? For many, it can be because there’s no one within their community who understands what they are going through. They may feel like they are going through this experience alone, especially if they don’t have a job. Reintegrate Appalachia is here to help.…

In an effort to decrease the number of opioid-associated overdoses (ODs) and OD deaths, West Virginia Peers Enhancing Recovery and Survival (WV PEERS), an addiction peer recovery program, launched in the Monongalia community in March 2018. Read more about this program below.    WHAT IS WV PEERS? WV PEERS employs a network of certified Peer Recovery…

Welcome to Ascension Recovery Services! We’ve been expanding rapidly in response to the national opioid epidemic and would like to tell you about some of our services.   WELCOME TO ASCENSION RECOVERY SERVICES Ascension Recovery Services, located in Morgantown, West Virginia, provides national clinical drug and alcohol addiction recovery services to those who suffer from substance…

In my experience as a clinical manager at an inpatient drug and alcohol center, I have seen a lot of hardships that families face while their loved one is in treatment. Whether this is their first time in treatment or one of multiple inpatient stays, there are numerous efforts a family member can make to…

Many families struggle to understand the cost of their loved one’s treatment. How much will it cost? Of these costs, what will my insurance cover? Are there any hidden fees? Will this leave me bankrupt? The stress of having an addicted individual in the family can be daunting enough on its own, and adding the stress…

Choosing the right addiction treatment center for your loved one is a daunting task. Whether you have already researched extensively, are just getting started, or are overwhelmed and ready to make a hasty decision, there are many common mistakes in this new and unfamiliar process, and the best choices aren't always obvious.Our consulting services can help you…