Getting the Right Level of Care for BPD: A Self-Assessment for PHP or IOP

If weekly therapy hasn’t kept your emotions, relationships, or safety stable, that’s usually the signal that BPD needs the structure of IOP or PHP rather than once-a-week sessions, not a sign that therapy has failed you. If you’ve been asking yourself, “Do I need PHP or IOP for BPD?”, this self-assessment for BPD treatment level […]

Will I Lose My Job If I Go to Rehab for Drug or Alcohol Addiction?

Will I lose my job if I go to rehab? In most cases, no. Federal law and California’s own labor code protect your job while you seek care for a substance use disorder. Your employer generally doesn’t have a right to know your diagnosis or which facility you attend. If you’ve been asking, “Does my […]

What Happens If I Relapse?

Understanding Relapse Defining Relapse Relapse refers to the return to substance use or engaging in addictive behaviors after a period of abstinence or improvement. It can occur at any stage of recovery and is not uncommon. Relapse is often viewed as a setback but can also be seen as an opportunity for growth and self-reflection. […]