Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Alcohol, Drug Addiction, FAQ, Life In Treatment Facilities, Mental Health, PTSD, Recovery
Why Do Rehab Centers Separate Men And Women?
May 13th, 2015They say men are from Mars and women are from Venusā¦or maybe vice versa. For years, weāve known, regardless of the metaphor, that the males and females are different in many ways. Originally, treatment facilities were developed for men, by men. Nowadays, however, the rehabilitation field is undergoing changes. We know much more now about […]
Relapse Prevention: The Importance Of Choosing Good Meetings And People Who Take Recovery Seriously
May 12th, 2015Being able to communicate with others who are also struggling with addiction is a valuable tool when working on recovery. A support system made up of others who have ābeen thereā can make a person feel like theyāre not alone in their efforts to overcome dependency on drugs and alcohol. Addiction is isolating and lonely […]
Different Types Of Counseling For Addiction Treatment And Recovery
May 11th, 2015The reasons a person seeks help for an addiction vary. Background, social habits, and genetics all play a part, and for this reason, there is no one-size-fits-all type of counseling used for addiction treatment or recovery. There are several, however, that have proven helpful to many people, among them cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, and […]
Zubsolv: A New Medication To Combat The Prescription Opiate And Heroin Epidemic
May 8th, 2015Zubsolv is the brand name for an addiction treatment medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone. It is intended as a maintenance medication used to aid in recovering from opiate and heroin dependence. Similar to Suboxone and Methadone, it works by curbing the cravings for the drug and easing withdrawal symptoms. Unlike Methadone but similar to […]
What Should I Do With My Kids While Iām In Rehab?
April 30th, 2015Itās a question many parents are forced to ask, and thereās no easy answer. Most people suffering from addiction want their family to be together, and some refuse to seek treatment for this exact reason. Women, in particular, worry that their kids will be taken away from them as soon as they admit to being […]
The Benefits Of Having A Recovery Coach When Leaving Treatment
April 21st, 2015Relapse is a painful process, but it is a process in many cases toward successful long-term recovery. A recovery coach can be invaluable to someone who wants to get free from addiction but may have struggled in the past with relapse. The benefits of having a recovery coach when leaving treatment include a higher rate […]
What Kinds Of Holistic Therapies Are Used In Addiction Treatment?
April 3rd, 2015In addition to reducing drug cravings, some holistic approaches have been shown to relieve physical discomfort and pain, at the root of many drug cravings. Types of holistic therapies used to treat addiction include: acupuncture chiropractic care massage Tai Chi Ayurvedic medicine Chinese medicine herbal medicine Reiki yoga guided meditation homeopathy naturopathy osteopathy exercise A […]
Treating Drug Addiction With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
March 27th, 2015How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work? Cognitive behavioral therapy works in the treatment of drug addiction by helping an individual recognize and address key negative thoughts and subsequent behaviors that fuel their drug addiction. People behave in response to their perception of their surroundings. In the unhealthy mind, or in a drug-addicted mind, this perception […]
Drug Addiction: Understanding Harm Reduction
March 11th, 2015What Is The Harm Reduction Model? The Harm Reduction Model addresses some of these issues directly, and others indirectly in its underlying call for a non-judgmental and humane approach to working with people who suffer from drug addiction. The Harm Reduction Model applies a series of principles toward creating better policies and improving the treatment […]
Can I Bring My Medications To Rehab?
March 4th, 2015Though many fear having to give up medications used to treat medical conditions, in general, current medical prescriptions, as long as they are not being abused, are permitted. Of course, each drug rehab center is different, and some are more strict than others, but the following list of rules regarding medication in rehab typically apply. […]
Addiction Treatment Programs in Prison
February 23rd, 2015The Federal Bureau of Prisons recognizes that addiction is a disease that requires treatment. Though the number of inmates receiving treatment for addiction is still low, the Bureau does incorporate both short-term (12-week) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as an intensive residential program involving both CBT and a social-community model designed to transition former […]
Benefits of A Long-Term Addiction Treatment Program
January 13th, 2015Both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a minimum of 90 days for the treatment of addiction to drugs and alcohol, as this period of time more accurately reflects the time required to overcome substance addiction. Long-term addiction treatment affords a more comprehensive approach to […]
