When you think of addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is physical addiction, or the destructive habit of using drugs and other illicit substances. However, addiction goes far beyond the physical aspect of the term. In fact, addiction is just as individual as the person and can be associated with almost anything on […]
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A common misconception that a lot of people have in regards to recovery from alcohol addiction, is that you go to rehab, you get better, and then you move on with your life. In a majority of cases, however, in order to maintain your sobriety, you have to work at it every day, even after […]
It can make a difference for your addiction recovery when you speak to your family first. Your family can support you. They will be informed about your health and learn about addiction recovery. They can benefit from attending family programs if provided by your recovery center. Or they can join Al-Anon and learn from other […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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