Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Blog, FAQ, intervention, Life In Treatment Facilities, Recovery, Relapse
Do “Abstinence Only” Treatments Work?
March 17th, 2016What Are Abstinence-Only Programs? Currently, it is estimated that about 95% of treatment programs are abstinence-based. Abstinence-only programs revolve around the theory that true recovery consists of a constant state of sobriety. These programs derived themselves most notably from the Minnesota module, which includes: Protocol that is commonly based around the twelve steps to encourage […]
Personality Disorders And Substance Abuse: Co-Occurring Disorders
March 15th, 2016What Are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are mental illnesses where individuals have long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy. These thoughts and behaviors are very rigid and this creates problems with relationships, work or school life, everyday stresses, and other day-to-day interactions. Those suffering from personality disorders often struggle with fitting into society. […]
Can I Visit A Family Member That Is In Rehab?
March 4th, 2016A Good Time To Visit Many rehab facilities have guidelines for appropriate days, frequency, and times for family visitation. Many allow one visit per week with Sunday being the most common visitation day. This aids in establishing a healthy routine during the recovery process and allows patients to return to regularly scheduled activities following visits. […]
Anxiety and Addiction: A Co-Occurring Disorder
February 17th, 2016Many people do not realize that other disorders can go hand-in-hand with drug or alcohol addiction. However, once the addiction is researched more fully, a well-rounded perspective can be achieved. A person dealing with the diagnosis of two illnesses, such as anxiety and addiction, is a person with a dual diagnosis. If you think you […]
What Are The 12-Steps Of Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
February 11th, 2016What Is Narcotics Anonymous? Narcotics Anonymous is a sister program of Alcoholics Anonymous that was founded in 1953 to help people recover from narcotic addiction. However, it has since expanded its parameters and welcomes people with any kind of addiction problems, including heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and even alcohol. It is an absolutely-free program that […]
Panel Recommends FDA Approve Implant To Treat Opiate Addiction
February 5th, 2016What Is Probuphine? Probuphine is a skin implant developed by Titan as a method of treating opiate withdrawal symptoms. Essentially, the implant is placed under the skin where it slowly releases a small dosage of buprenorphine hydrochloride. It is designed to provide people like you with a round-the-clock dose of this important medicine. While new […]
Playing Tetris Each Day Can Boost Addiction Recovery
February 2nd, 2016What The Research SuggestsIn previous Tetris studies, researchers only studied the effect that it had on the brain’s generalized functions. However, the two previously mentioned studies were intrigued by the ways that it might help addiction and published their findings in the journal “Addictive Behaviors.”During the experiment, researchers monitored thirty-one undergraduates, aged 18 to 27. […]
Twelve Steps Of Alcoholics Anonymous Infographic
February 1st, 2016The focus of the 12-Step process is understanding that you are no longer in control of your life and need help from a higher power. That kind of structure is crucial towards regaining permanent and life-long sobriety. Essentially, you are giving your life over to something bigger than yourself. Many people in the program refer […]
How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost – Is It Worth It?
January 25th, 2016Insurance Coverage Insurance takes addiction very seriously by honoring a person’s choice to get treatment. But depending on the type of insurance you have, specific procedures, certain processes for diagnosis, the type of facility, and its location will be covered to varying degrees. Some people’s insurance offers a specific guide for proven methods of addiction […]
Can I Keep Working While In Drug Rehab?
January 22nd, 2016The Short Answer Simply put, you can keep working while you are in rehab. Treatment centers want to improve your life and they understand that keeping you away from your career is only going to hinder your progress. Outpatient programs are perfect for people who want to work while in rehab, as they allow you […]
Can I Get My GED While In Drug Rehab?
January 14th, 2016What Are The Benefits Of Getting A GED While In Rehab? Navigating the complexities of addiction can be a complicated and exhausting process as can the task of obtaining a GED. However, rehab can provide the strategies, framework and, disciplined environment necessary for you to reach your educational goals. In fact, many individuals find that […]
How To Get Help For My Mom’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 11th, 2016Understand That You’re Not To Blame People who have grown up with a parent suffering from addiction often feel that they are to blame. This is true even as they mature and grow into young and successful adults. An article published in Salon Magazine detailed the way a woman dealt with a mother who was […]
