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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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