Archive: Blog, Detox, FAQ, Life In Treatment Facilities, Recovery
What Should I Bring To A Drug Rehab Center?
January 29th, 2016Clothing And Shoes When preparing your suitcase, make sure to pack enough clothing for the duration of your stay. It is important to choose outfits that make you feel relaxed and at ease. Your success rate will increase if you feel at home in your rehab center. Consider comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing while packing. Keep these […]
Can I Bring My Laptop Computer To A Drug Or Alcohol Rehab?
December 1st, 2015Conceptions Of Effective Drug Rehabilitation Are Changing In the past, drug rehabilitation centers often focused on isolating their guests as much as possible from the outside world. The idea was that this kept them away from outside influences that may have promoted further drug use, overdoses, or relapses. And electronic items, such as cell phones […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) For Rehab Centers
October 15th, 2015If you are a person facing alcoholism or addiction to another drug (or if you know someone who is), you are probably searching for the best forms of treatment possible. Rather than opting for rehabilitation, striving for recovery, then falling into relapse, you want things to be different. But how? Advancing research has opened doors […]
Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery Programs
October 14th, 2015The Origins Of Mindfulness Mindfulness is a form of meditation that originated from Buddhist principles. In 1979, Kabat-Zinn developed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to help people with chronic mental and/or physical health issues achieve a place of stability, a point of health and peace. By the 21st century, the benefits of mindfulness has become widely […]
Planning An Intervention On An Adult Child Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol
October 12th, 2015You’ve raised your child to the best of your abilities, watched them succeed in life, and are extremely proud of all they’ve accomplished. Unfortunately, they’ve developed an addiction that is threatening to tear their lives apart. Unfortunately, an intervention may be necessary. Create The Intervention Team A successful intervention team needs to be filled with […]
Healthy And Nutrition Based Rehab Centers
October 5th, 2015When some people imagine the drug rehab process, they think of horrible withdrawals, various medications, and an uncomfortable environment. However, what if you were able to detox safely, in a first-class setting, where professionals are attentive to your specific needs? Rehabilitation from alcohol or another drug can be done holistically, taking into consideration the aspect […]
How Long Is The Average Stay At A Drug Rehab Center?
October 1st, 2015Treatment In Short- And Long-Term Rehabilitation Programs Drug rehabilitation stays can be broken into two categories: short-term and long-term. The average stay in short-term rehab is about 28 to 30 days. However, long-term rehab averages around 90 days, though 18-month visits aren’t uncommon in severe cases. Both treatment options include one to two weeks of […]
What Is Existential Therapy?
September 14th, 2015What Is An Existential Crisis? An existential crisis occurs when a person lacks understanding about their purpose in life or about the nature of reality. Often, this condition is triggered by a trauma, such as the death of a loved one, that causes an increased focus on death and its finality. A person suffering from […]
How To Get Someone Court-Ordered Rehab
September 4th, 2015People who have committed a drug-related crime can often be court-ordered into rehabilitation. This option is commonly sought by people who wish to avoid serving time in jail or prison and is only possible with non-violent crimes. Using this technique requires getting them to plead guilty or make a deal with the prosecuting attorney. It […]
Cat Friendly Rehab Centers
September 3rd, 2015Furry Friends Allowed: Bringing Your Pet To Rehab The process of addiction treatment and rehabilitation is often perceived as a painstaking process involving harsh withdrawal from drugs and/or alcohol. However, finding a rehab facility that is trustworthy and provides comfort that meets the needs of a patient is actually not as difficult as it may […]
Dog Friendly Rehab Centers
September 2nd, 2015Dogs have been shown to offer people real physical, mental, and emotional health benefits. Many of these benefits are crucial if you’re suffering from addiction, as dogs can bring a sense of stability and love into your life when you feel like you lack both. Petting a dog is a physically stimulating activity that promotes […]
Do All Rehab Centers Provide Suboxone For Opiate Addiction?
August 3rd, 2015Opiate addiction treatments like suboxone have been shown to be effective by multiple studies, but continuing controversies surround its use. Unfortunately, this results in a lack of uniform usage of suboxone in the nation’s various treatment centers. Read on to find out how this affects your opiate dependency treatment. What Is Suboxone? Suboxone is a […]
