Addiction & Mental Health Recovery Blog
Failure to Launch Syndrome
Some teens find it difficult to establish themselves and gain independence as they grow older. Failure to launch (FTL) is a common issue among young people. Alpha Behavioral...
The Family Factor: How to Support Your Young Adult in Transitional Living (and Beyond)
Family plays an integral role in addiction recovery for young adults and teens in transitional living programs. We help families achieve mutual healing and growth by encouraging...
Effective Strategies for Preventing Teen Substance Abuse
Understanding the Risks: The Impact of Substance Abuse on Teens It's difficult to be a teen. Teenagers are at a time in their lives when they are attempting to figure out who...
Don’t Quit Five Minutes Before the Miracle: A Guide for Parents of Young Adults in Transitional Living
In many cases, the recovery process begins after a crisis. As parents, we go into survival mode because our primary concern is ensuring the safety of our loved ones. During the...
How Boundaries Say, “I Love You.”
All relationships follow a set of rules. Most often these rules are implicit, but when we engage with others, there are always expectations about what we can and can’t say or do....
What Does Recovery Look Like for Family Members?
For some parents and family members, the early stages of the recovery process can feel like a never-ending onslaught of concepts to chew on, new information to digest, and work...
Alpha Launch Program
How Individualized Case Management Can Support Academics, Career and Life Skills Development for Young Adults Navigating life’s responsibilities can be challenging for young...
Here are a few things to know if you have a Loved One in addiction or recovery
Today is all about love, about being grateful for the people that mean so much to us and letting them know why they are so meaningful in our lives. It’s Valentine’s Day, a day to...
Keeping the Community Funky in 2022
Here at Alpha 180, as sunny Texas slips into its short winter, I’m filled with nothing but gratitude for everything that’s happened this past year. Having this community, one...