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
Zero Tolerance Against Alcohol and Drugs Ineffective
March 21, 2008
Zero tolerance policies for alcohol and drug use are common in the United States. Federal laws administer zero tolerance against drinking under the age of 21 and using illegal drugs. However, more local rules and regulations are causing bigger problems. Zero tolerance policies are a recent trend in the nation’s school systems, and they are often ridiculously illogical and unfair. Over-zealous administrators and teachers hand out harsh consequences for actions that they claim fall under their extremely loose definitions of drug and alcohol abuse. Read more
Time to Play Hard Ball
March 13, 2008
We want you to come to our rehab facility. Of course we do, you’re thinking. But let’s be very clear we want you to find recovery here. This is not a place to come because your friends are giving rehab a try, or because your favorite celebrity is doing it. Substance abuse treatment is a time to get serious and get personal. We will be here to provide you with personalized treatment, tailoring a treatment program that will best suit you as a person seeking drug abuse treatment. Read more
Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays
March 12, 2008
Holidays can be an extremely difficult time for a recovering addict. Gatherings are full of family, friends, and alcohol. Holidays are generally considered an extra stressful time of year for people who don’t suffer from alcoholism, and having this condition makes it that much worse. When temptations seem to be all around because everyone else is drinking, there are some things you can do to avoid having a relapse and continue moving forward with your addiction recovery goals.