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 […]
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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 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. […]
Making it through outpatient drug rehab for addiction is a pivotal, life-changing event. The initial surrender—Yes, I need to do this—the break from the grind of addiction, the new things learned, hope, vulnerability, and a whole new sense of possibilities all add up to a starting point for a changed life. And fundamental to all […]
Overcoming an addiction to alcohol or drugs takes time, commitment, and access to professional support services such as crisis intervention, detoxification, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention help aid in the alcohol addiction treatment process. A number of individual recovery programs are initiated throughout this process, many of which are based on traditional 12 step treatment systems. […]
Today’s youth are growing up in a competitive culture with a huge emphasis on perfection and there is no denying the correlation between perfection and the rise in drugs and alcohol abuse. Success is defined by their appearance and performance, and the standards are nearly impossible to meet. It’s natural for parents and teachers to […]
Meeting people and making new friends is tough but dating when you’re in recovery for drugs and alcohol abuse? Don’t get us started. We’ve compiled 5 great suggestions about ways, and places to meet other sober people in today’s society. Whether you’re someone who comes from a background of drugs and alcohol abuse, or just an individual who has […]
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 […]
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