Last week, Tony Romo — Cowboys legend, beloved broadcaster, the guy half of Texas grew up cheering for — was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a golf tournament. First arrest. Court date in September. And within hours, the internet split into its two usual camps: “leave him alone, it was one mistake” and “he obviously
Ask a Texan to name the most dangerous drug in the state and you’ll hear one word: fentanyl. It’s a reasonable guess — and it’s wrong. The substance behind the most alcohol deaths in Texas, the most hospital beds, and the most quiet family damage is sold in every grocery store, toasted at every wedding, and advertised during every Cowboys
If you love someone in active addiction, you’ve probably paid for something this year — rent, a phone bill, bail, a “loan” that both of you knew wasn’t one. And you’ve probably lain awake wondering which side of the helping vs. enabling line you landed on. Here’s the confusing part nobody tells families: the exact same act — money, housing,
Short answer: yes — and it’s not close. How long someone stays engaged in treatment is one of the strongest predictors of whether they’re still sober a year later. The hard part isn’t knowing that. It’s that the exact window where recovery takes hold is the same window where most people walk out the door. This is the research on
If you’re looking into outpatient treatment, you’re probably wondering how it will fit into your life — and fitting around your life is the whole point. Unlike inpatient or residential rehab, outpatient care doesn’t ask you to put everything on hold. You keep living at home, working, and showing up for the people who count on you, all while getting
