Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Blog, Detox, FAQ, Recovery
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 […]
Couples Rehab And Going To Rehab With Your Significant Other
August 31st, 2015Addressing Your Apprehension Addiction is a complex issue. There are many factors at play that attribute to the desire to engage in the overuse of a drug or consuming too much alcohol. In order to get treatment and recover from addiction successfully, understanding the thoughts that enter your mind about the rehab process is vital. […]
AA and NA: The Benefits of 12-Step Recovery Programs
August 7th, 2015What Is A 12-Step Program? In the 1930s, a man commonly known as Bill W. was seeking help with his own alcohol dependency problem. Becoming a member of a fellowship helped him achieve and maintain his own sobriety. But another alcohol dependent known as Dr. Bob S. was not as successful. When the two men […]
Keeping Alcohol And Prescription Drugs In Your House After A Loved One Leaves A Rehab Center
August 4th, 2015Your loved one has made it back from rehab and has completed the program successfully. Welcoming them home is just the beginning of their new journey. Remember that recovery is a lifelong process and there may be days that are easy and days that are extremely difficult. While in the rehab facility, you know they […]
Can I Take My Cholesterol Medication To Rehab?
July 29th, 2015Entering rehab for alcohol addiction can seem daunting. There may be a lot on your mind; you might be stressed; maybe you’re even feeling angry that you are headed into rehab and the furthest thing from your mind is what you are allowed to bring. Or maybe, depending on your situation, if this is your […]
Coping With Drug and Alcohol Cravings
July 28th, 2015During recovery, cravings are normal, and every person struggling with their addiction should learn to address and stop the intense sensation before it leads to relapse. Identifying what triggers a craving, removing these triggers, and understanding what a craving can feel like for someone in recovery is key to helping you or a loved one […]
Trading One Addiction For Another: Do Drug Rehab Centers Put Patients On Prescription Drugs?
July 27th, 2015Drug Replacement Therapy People undergoing drug replacement therapy are prescribed a medication which simulates the substance from which they suffer dependency. It is prescribed by a doctor and can be distributed in two ways: inpatient or outpatient procedures. Inpatient drug replacement therapy requires staying at the facility while outpatient therapy lets the patient return home. […]
Can I Have A Paleo Diet While In Drug Rehab?
July 24th, 2015The paleo diet is one in a long line of fad diets that have captured the imagination of the country. Its supporters are posting wild lists of benefits across the internet that seem almost too good to be true. Is such a severe diet a good idea for you during the delicate and difficult drug […]
Out-Of-Network Insurance Coverage Alcohol And Drug Rehabs
July 7th, 2015For individuals entering rehab for alcohol or drug addiction, finding the funds for treatment can be a confusing, overwhelming process. Getting your health insurance to cover visits to some specialists, like a dermatologist or urologist, may feel like a walk in the park. Asking your insurance company to cover rehab, on the other hand, may […]
In-Network Insurance Coverage Alcohol And Drug Rehabs
July 7th, 2015If your health insurance company has moved to include rehab centers in its network of care providers, you may be one of these lucky patients that can have access to affordable rehab. What follows are a few pieces of advice to aid you in your search for in-network addiction treatment coverage. HMO In-Network Coverage For […]
Clonidine Found To Improve Buprenorphine Treatment For Opiate Addiction
July 2nd, 2015Some commonly abused opiate drugs include opium, heroin, OxyContin, morphine, fentanyl, and codeine. The severity of withdrawal symptoms a person experiences during initial detox vary but can include strong cravings, flu-like symptoms including nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping, headache, shakiness, bone pain, chills, runny nose, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, and muscle tension and cramping. The […]
What Rehab Should I Go To In The LGBT Community?
June 29th, 2015Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals face a number of challenges that heterosexual individuals often never have experienced. These range from the pressure of coming out to one’s family and closest friends, to any form of everyday discrimination at the hands of strangers or the media. Confronted as they are with these daily stigmas […]
