40 years of Service Today, the whole team at Centered wants to recognize and celebrate Dr. Tim Cummings, MD, as he begins a well-deserved retirement after 40 years in...
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your attention to what is happening right now. You notice your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and surroundings without immediately judging or reacting to...
Deciding to seek help for addiction or mental health concerns can bring relief, but it can also bring fear. You may wonder what treatment will be like, what you...
Detoxification, often called detox, is the process of allowing alcohol or drugs to leave the body while withdrawal symptoms are monitored and managed. For some people, detox can be...
Real-time recovery is an approach to addiction treatment that emphasizes practicing recovery skills while you are still connected to everyday life. Instead of waiting until treatment ends to face...
Addiction does not have one appearance, personality type, profession, income level, or family background. A person can struggle with substance use while maintaining a career, raising a family, attending...
Online IOP, or virtual intensive outpatient treatment, provides structured behavioral health and addiction treatment through live video sessions rather than requiring every visit to happen in person. It can...
Choosing between inpatient and outpatient treatment depends on more than how serious a substance use problem feels. The right level of care should reflect your current medical needs, withdrawal...
Sober living can provide a structured, substance-free place to live during recovery. These homes are often used by people who are leaving detox, residential treatment, or another structured program...
Addiction is often described as a matter of poor choices or weak character. That explanation misses the reality of what many people experience. Substance use can become connected to...
Millennials often approach mental health differently than older generations. From attitudes toward therapy and self-care to ideas about resilience, emotional awareness, and asking for help, generational experiences can influence...
The best level of care for recovery is not always the most intensive program available. It is the level that safely matches your current clinical needs, daily functioning, living...