Amanda Stevens, B.S.

Medical Content Writer

Amanda Stevens is a highly respected figure in the field of medical content writing, with a specific focus on eating disorders and addiction treatment. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Purdue University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, which serves as a strong educational foundation for her contributions.

Articles by Amanda Stevens, B.S.

When Sobriety Slips — The Moment Many Alumni Think They Failed

March 5, 2026 /// No Comments

Three months sober. Maybe six. Maybe even longer. Then one moment happens. A stressful night. A familiar voice in your…

I Entered an Intensive Outpatient Program to Prove I Was Fine. I Wasn’t.

January 23, 2026 /// No Comments

I didn’t check into an intensive outpatient program because everything had fallen apart. I wasn’t in legal trouble. I hadn’t…

What a Partial Hospitalization Program Can Offer If You’re Ready for Support

January 14, 2026 /// No Comments

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t realizing you need help—it’s deciding how to take the first step without losing yourself in…

How Clinicians Adjust an Intensive Outpatient Program After You’ve Walked Away

January 12, 2026 /// No Comments

You Left. We Noticed. But We’re Not Here to Guilt You. Maybe you ghosted. Maybe you said, “I’ll be back…

The Quiet Collapse That Brings High-Functioning People to an Intensive Outpatient Program

January 10, 2026 /// No Comments

The Suit Still Fits. The Smile Still Works. But You Know. You still get the job done. You respond to…

How an Intensive Outpatient Program Welcomes You Back After You Disappear

January 6, 2026 /// No Comments

You Left. You’re Not the First. You’re Not the Last. You were in treatment. You were showing up—maybe not every…

How a Partial Hospitalization Program Fits Into Real Life (Even If You’re Not Sure You “Need Rehab”)

January 1, 2026 /// No Comments

Is This More Than Just a Rough Patch? You’re not spiraling. You’re functioning. You show up to work, text your…

The Hardest Call I Made After Relapse — And Why It Led Me Back to a Partial Hospitalization Program

December 18, 2025 /// No Comments

I didn’t want to make the call. I stared at the screen for what felt like hours. Hands shaking. Heart…

What to Expect in Your First Week of a Partial Hospitalization Program

December 15, 2025 /// No Comments

Taking that first step toward treatment is brave. And it’s also terrifying. If you’re considering entering a partial hospitalization program…

I Was Still Showing Up for Everyone Else — Until I Started an Intensive Outpatient Program for Myself

December 12, 2025 /// No Comments

I was the person you’d never suspect. Never missed a meeting. Carpool king. Crushed deadlines. Texts returned, groceries stocked, smile…