Providing Support After a Drug Rehab Program
March 31, 2008
There are many ways that family members and friends can offer support to someone in addiction recovery after they have come home from a drug rehab center. People often want to help the individual get back on their feet, but they may not be sure how to go about it.
How to Succeed in Drug Rehab Programs
March 30, 2008
Studies showed that the intensity of a program, as in counseling and detox, was directly proportional to its success. To have a high chance of a full recovery, it’s necessary for addicts to stay with their program for at least three months usually, because it means that there is longer for counseling, etc.
The Purpose of Rules in Rehab Facilities
March 29, 2008
The rules that are put in place in a drug and alcohol rehab program are there for a reason. Some people don’t like the idea of being monitored in a residential facility.
You Can Afford Quality Addiction Treatment
March 28, 2008
Don’t let the issue of money hold you back from getting the addiction treatment that you need. This is easier said than done, but virtually anyone can get quality and long-term care despite the high price tag.
Drug Treatment Programs
March 27, 2008
We know that we are good at what we do. Out treatment program has had great success treating substance abuse patients. Finally, we know that addiction treatment programs are necessary for recovery. But those things are not the most important things.
Stress Management in Addiction Recovery
March 27, 2008
Stress management is an essential skill for anyone in addiction recovery to learn. Most treatment programs offer some form of education or counseling regarding how to effectively manage the stress that inevitably happens in one’s daily life, and this is with good reason. Succumbing to stressful situations is one of the most common causes of relapse after drug and alcohol rehab.
Marijuana Drug Facts
March 25, 2008
Marijuana, the dried parts of a plant called cannabis sativa, is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. This drug is most often smoked, either in a pipe, as a cigarette, or as a cigar. It is also sometimes mixed with food. THC is the primary addictive ingredient in marijuana. It can lead to a psychological and physical drug addiction. Users become dependent on its relaxing effects. Symptoms during detox can include irritability, insomnia, anxiety, aggression, and drug cravings.
Drug Rehabilitation is a Test of Strength
March 24, 2008
For some reason many people think that rehab is an easy process to go through. The only thing worse than a drug addict thinking that drug rehabilitation programs are easy, is the fact that certain drug rehab treatment facilities promote that their programs will be easy for drug abusers to go through and that afterwards they can guarantee the addict that he or she will leave and continue to stay sober. Read more
Counseling For Heroin Addiction
March 23, 2008
There are a wide variety of treatment options available for individuals who suffer from an addiction to heroin or another opiate drug. Medications are popular for helping the individual overcome the effects of detox, which can be very difficult and painful for a heroin addict. The medications that are available are methadone, Naltroxene, Suboxone, and LAAM. Read more
Different Types of Addiction Recovery
March 22, 2008
Not every addict needs the same kind of addiction recovery. This seems like a pretty obvious statement, but several drug treatment facilities try to make the addict fit into their treatment program. We know that this has to be the other way. Treatment programs need to be tailored to each addict. Not only can every addict be broken into more manageable groups; women, men, minors, seniors, pregnant mothers, addicts can even broken down by drug of choice. Even these sub-categories are not enough though. Read more