If someone you love is battling addiction, you’re not alone—and your support matters. Many family members find themselves wondering where to start and how to truly help without making things worse. Addiction, also known as a substance use disorder, affects not just the person using drugs or alcohol, but their entire network of family and friends.
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How to Help a Loved One with Addiction
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Intervention, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Is Drug Rehab Free? Affordable Treatment Options
For many people struggling with addiction, the thought of paying for treatment can feel overwhelming. It’s common to worry about whether help is financially possible, especially when facing other life challenges. Fortunately, there are a variety of affordable options available, and in some cases, rehab can even be free.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Recovery in Action: How Giving Back Keeps You Moving Forward
Topics: Recovery, Alumni, Soberman's Estate, Resourses, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab, Connection, Volunteering
Recently we had a man complete his residential treatment at Soberman’s Estate and while attending his first weekly alumni meeting, he asked his new brothers – “What do I do to stay sober?” his new Alumni brothers quickly shared how they enjoy a sober life by participating in sober activities such as:
Traveling, Watching Sports, Playing Golf, Playing and or Listening to Music, Quiet / Meditation Time, Hiking, Bicycle Riding, Boating, Surfing, Hobbies, Family Time, Work, Fishing, Pickleball, Working Out / Gym, Smiling and Making Eye Contact with Others.
Message from Founder and CEO of Soberman's Estate, Mitch Prager
During treatment at Soberman’s Estate we discuss relapse prevention as part of a design to truly enjoy life free of alcohol and other addictions. We often share the analogy of Insulin – a diabetic can enjoy a full long healthy life as long as he takes his daily insulin. Similarly the alcoholic can enjoy a long healthy life if he takes his daily insulin. Our insulin changes over the years although we quickly learn that our insulin is enjoyable. While in treatment at Soberman’s Estate we learn our initial course of insulin may include walking in nature, talking with others, being with animals, journaling, meditating or working out. We learn that knowing what our new habits or our “insulin” is becomes part of our relapse prevention, aftercare and continuum of care plan which details our daily habits, or insulin if you will.
This newsletter it one of our many tools designed to achieve our goal of teaching men to enjoy their lives without alcohol or other addictions. May you learn to pause, rise above the noise and find serenity and joy throughout your sober journey.
Topics: Addiction, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Sobriety tips, Sobriety
How Emergency Drug Rehab Works and When to Seek It?
When addiction turns into a crisis, there’s no time to wait. Whether it’s a near-overdose, severe withdrawal symptoms, a psychiatric breakdown, or a legal issue forcing action, the need for immediate intervention is critical. Emergency drug rehab exists for moments like these—when safety, stability, and support must come first.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Precautions, Soberman's Estate, Intervention, Resources, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Drug-Induced Psychosis: Symptoms, Duration, and Treatment
Drug-induced psychosis is a serious condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. It can occur after using certain substances, including illicit drugs, prescription medications, or even during withdrawal. People experiencing drug-induced psychosis often face terrifying symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. While some episodes are short-lived, others can lead to persistent psychosis or unmask deeper mental health disorders.
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Precautions, Soberman's Estate, Mental Health, Resources, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Understanding Family Roles in Addiction and Recovery
Addiction is often viewed as a personal battle. But the truth is, addiction is a family disease. It affects everyone involved, from partners to children. The roles that family members take on during addiction can either help or hurt the recovery process. Understanding these family dynamics is crucial for long-term healing.
Topics: Addiction, Recovery, Precautions, Soberman's Estate, family, Resourses, Luxury Treatment, Connection
Addiction impacts every part of a man’s being—mind, body, spirit, and relationships. Every man who walks through the gates of Soberman’s Estate carries a unique story—of struggle, strength, trauma, and triumph. Our program is intentionally designed to support whole-person recovery through a diverse mix of traditional, clinical, and holistic treatment modalities that speak to the deeper parts of a man’s story.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Understanding the Dangers of Polysubstance Abuse
Using more than one substance at a time might seem harmless at first—sometimes even a way to enhance or balance the effects—but it can quickly become life-threatening. Polysubstance abuse is a growing and often overlooked problem that affects people from all walks of life. Many don’t realize how much the risks increase when different substances interact in the body. Whether it involves mixing alcohol with prescription medication or combining stimulants to boost energy, the consequences can be severe, leading to serious health problems, mental health challenges, and even fatal overdose.
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Substance Abuse, Soberman's Estate, Resources, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Managing Financial Stress in Sobriety: Keeping Calm Amidst the Chaos
Sobriety brings with it many gifts: clarity, renewed relationships, and the chance to rebuild a life you may have thought was lost. But it also brings reality into sharper focus, and one of the biggest stressors that often surfaces for men in recovery is money.
Topics: Addiction, Recovery, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Resources