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 […]
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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 […]
If you’ve been caring for a drug or alcohol addict, or if a member of your family is an addict, you must be wondering how they feel inside. Do they even know they pain they are causing the family? Well, the truth is that even addicts have feelings. For recovering addicts, they will have discovered […]
If you are tired of drugs and alcohol being at the center of your life and you just want to feel better, outpatient drug rehab can improve the quality of your life and health. With outpatient addiction treatment, you can successfully manage the disease of addiction and experience the positive change that sobriety can have on […]
Even without a personal association with heroin, most of us have witnessed how destructive heroin addiction can be through the stories of famous heroin drug addicts who have had to suffer through it publicly. They are testimony to the power of heroin addiction, and some of them are shining examples of the possibilities for recovery. […]
On any given day, thousands of Americans seek treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol and therefore are in need of addiction recovery resources to guide them in the right direction. Addictions are not all the same, nor are people, so finding the right addiction recovery resources that will work for you or your […]
Outpatient drug rehab is a great choice for those who would like to continue their recovery in an environment that remains as close to real-life as possible. Additionally, there are several facts you may not be aware of when it comes to outpatient addiction recovery. Be sure to read on about the five things you […]
After all the hard work put into your recovery during residential treatment, making the intentional choice to participate in outpatient drug rehab just makes sense. A tremendous amount of beneficial change can be brought about in residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The body becomes free, perhaps for the first time in a long time, […]
Overcoming a drug addiction takes time and professional support, from the early stages of intervention and detox through to the later stages of maintenance and aftercare. Whether you’re struggling with alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, or illicit drug addiction, each phase of treatment has an important role to play. If you or anyone you know is […]
Addiction has been called “the disease that tells you don’t have it.” This component of denial is what keeps the addict active long after it’s obvious to others that he or she is in trouble, and it is only shown to be a delusion when your recovery starts. The problem is that denial is a persistent […]
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