“My son has been in and out of treatment for years. He has tried Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous – you name it. I don’t know if he is addicted to something or doesn’t want to stop getting high.” This is every addict’s parent’s dilemma. This article will help look at addiction stages and […]
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The rule to healthcare is there is no single approach for granting treatment. Addiction treatment is not an exception to this rule hence the recommendation to a continuum of care by many addiction treatment professionals and physicians. While there is a common misconception by many people directly or indirectly affected by substance abuse that detox
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Seeking treatment for an addiction to alcohol or drugs will be your first major step. The next step will be to choose the right addiction treatment center for your needs. You’ll quickly see that there are plenty of rehab programs available, both local and far. How do you choose the right one for your circumstance?
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Addiction is a medical condition that is best treated by a stay in rehab. While therapy and detox are two important parts of rehab, how you can recognize and stop unhealthy patterns is one of the more important things you will learn. It’s important that these patterns are addressed not only to avoid a relapse
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Once a substance use disorder grabs a hold of our lives, it can seem virtually impossible to shake. Addiction is a subtle and dangerous foe. However, treatment plans offer you hope for a better way of life, one that is free from drugs and alcohol. Treatment programs are not all the same. There are basic
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The Internet or the World Wide Web as it is sometimes referred to as is a source of many positive things in our world. One thing that not everyone realizes is just how much it can be helpful to those in rural areas dealing with addiction. It is a practically a life raft to those
Finding yourself entangled in a web of addiction can create feelings of hopelessness. Few people set out using drugs or drinking alcohol with the goal of becoming addicted. To the contrary, many of us just wanted to feel something. Some try to alleviate painful emotions, while others seek a sense of euphoria. However, frequently the
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Addiction is such a traumatic event in the life of anyone. Not only do those suffering from addiction have to go through a lot, but those who love and care for them are in for a long haul as well. Thus, it is entirely reasonable to wonder if addiction on both sides of one’s family
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First time rehab residents often have no idea of what to expect of a stay in rehab. Will the world change? Will their personality? Is it going to be scary or is it going to be fun after the initial detox period? That’s just the beginning of the questions. What an inpatient treatment center is
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Most people would agree that overcoming a substance abuse problem can be extremely difficult; however, it is even more challenging for those who are also struggling with a mental illness, which just so happens to be the case for countless Americans. According to a 2016 study published in the National Survey on Drug Use and
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