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Intensive outpatient programs (casually called IOP by many) are frequently used by those in recovery as a way to continue treatment. Their true intention is for patients to get ongoing care through therapeutic and various ways as they continue their addiction healing process. Generally, IOPs are like snowflakes due to none are really alike. Yet […]
Addiction is a multi-faceted disease that requires comprehensive treatment. Residential inpatient rehab is generally the preferred option among drug and alcohol addiction specialists. However, many substance abusers prefer to engage in outpatient treatments, which allow them to sleep in their own homes or continue to attend work or school. Questions arise, though, about how effective […]
When people think about drug and alcohol treatment, they usually picture a stay at a residential rehab facility. While an inpatient substance abuse program may offer the best chance of success for individuals with a severe addiction or an unstable home environment, many people in the earlier stages of addiction benefit from the flexibility of outpatient […]
Addiction treatment centers offer various types of drug recovery therapies that include inpatient services and outpatient 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 […]
Physical sobriety and emotional sobriety are two parts to a single unit in living a life free of alcohol and drug abuse. Physical sobriety means more than putting down the drink or refusing to pick up the drug. In other words, it means more than abstinence. Physical sobriety can take different amounts of time, depending […]
A growing body of evidence supports what many therapists know from experience: patients with a fighting spirit have a better chance of recovery than those who surrender to their addiction. There is solid evidence on how negative emotions and mental attitude can affect a patient’s physical condition and well-being. Many people use drugs and booze […]
If ever there were a time when we want to ease our pain, it is when we are dealing with death. Losing a family member, friend, even a pet, is one of the most difficult challenges we face, and the temptation to turn to quick fixes is high. The appeal is particularly strong for those […]
The ability of alcohol and drugs to strongly activate brain reward mechanisms is the primary catalyst in the cycle of addiction. But there are also certain risk factors and characteristics leading a person toward alcohol and drugs in ways that can contribute to developing addictive patterns. The cycle of addiction begins simply with a problem; […]
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, popularly known as “Johnny Football,” has entered rehab for alcohol problems. Manziel, who was the youngest freshman to receive the Heisman Trophy, has had alcohol-related troubles in the past, but more recently they appear to have been affecting his performance as a team member. Following an arrest in 2012—the year […]
As medical experts and substance abuse professionals continue their quest for understanding drug addiction, they have discovered a link with childhood trauma. Research shows that children who suffer traumatic events not only have a higher chance of developing depression and addiction; they also may actually experience specific brain changes that can trigger substance use disorders. […]
