Medical Articles & News
Do you know the difference between sober coaches and sponsors? You survived detox and then spent a couple of months in residential rehab, went through transitional living, and lived in a sober house for a while before moving into your own home. You have a sponsor, a therapist and go to 12-step meetings. So, why […]
SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, defines addiction recovery as “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.” Today, when individuals with substance use disorders seek help, they are met with the knowledge and confidence that anyone can […]
You’ve been out of addiction treatment for a little while and feel pretty confident that you are going to be able to live a sober life from now on. You’ve listened to your counselors, therapists, and sponsors and have purged your life of the people that you had been doing drugs or drinking with. But, […]
Addiction treatment centers offer various types of drug recovery therapies that include outpatient vs inpatient treatment services. The nature of an individual’s drug dependence and circumstances helps addiction specialists determine what type of treatment is best for them. Inpatient drug rehab requires that patients remain within the facility’s care around the clock. Addiction sufferers who […]
Once a person with a substance use disorder is successfully able to manage the disease of addiction, they often discover that feeling healthy in body and mind is an incredible buzz unlike any other. People may gravitate to alcohol and drugs for a wide array of reasons, but these substances invariably detract from one’s health, […]
As kids are heading back to school you might be feeling ready to head back to work after your time in drug rehab. But with your history of addiction, how can you take advantage of the expanding job market when you have those awkward gaps in your resume? Work After Drug Rehab: Where to Start […]
Giving back to the community in service to others is an essential component of addiction recovery. Recovery from addiction means much more than using willpower to quit drinking or refrain from using drugs. It’s one of the ways people, who are changing their thought patterns and practicing new behaviors, learn to maintain a confident life […]
If you’ve considered starting outpatient rehab, you’ve probably wondered if if will be enough to get sober and stay sober. You’ve had it with the cravings, moodiness, bad temper, poor focus, depression, frustration, and anger. Enough with the blackouts, infections, mood swings, nausea, insomnia, shaking, anxiety and paranoia. And what about panicking over where the […]
An intensive outpatient program, commonly called IOP, is typically recommended for those who are not in need of a medically-supervised detox treatment. This will be determined by an assessment counselor when you seek addiction treatment. If detox is recommended, an intensive outpatient program may be the next step. There are many benefits of an intensive […]
Now that you’ve made the life-changing decision to get help in overcoming your drug addiction, where are you going to get that help? Should you go to an inpatient drug rehab or will an intensive outpatient program (IOP) be effective for your problem? There are ways in which both approaches to treatment are alike and […]
