For centuries, many people, including scientists and scholars, have believed addiction to be an issue of moral shortcomings. Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1940’s was the first to use the term disease when describing an alcoholic’s condition. In 2016, The National Institute of Drug Abuse defines addiction as, “a chronic, often, relapsing brain disease that causes…
The first thing that people think when they hear that I’m an “alcoholic” is “poor guy, he must have it really bad.” or “I wonder what makes him alcoholic?” The best one is “Why cant you just have one beer? Surely, one beer wont do anything?! That must be TERRIBLE!” The reality is that most…
In order to identify the warning signs of alcoholism, we need to address what alcohol is, and how it works in the body. What is alcohol? Alcohol is a central nervous depressant and is a substance that affects each organ in the body. It is a substance that is quickly absorbed in the stomach and…
Manipulation is a characteristic of virtually every addict. The disease of addiction can be described as an allergy of the body and an obsession of the mind. When an addict puts a mood or mind altering substance into their body, they experience a reaction that creates the phenomenon of craving: the desire to consume more of…
“You are where ever you go” is a phrase I heard more than once throughout my life prior to making a change. It was only when I had finally gotten sober that I realized what that phrase really meant. Much of my using was spent pointing the finger at other people, places and things, and…
Finding An Affordable Drug Rehab Program That Works For You There are many different drug rehab programs around the United States. Yet, finding an affordable drug rehab program can be difficult. Luckily, the Affordable Care Act and your insurance provider can help you pay for addiction treatment. Even if they can’t, there are some treatment…
Choosing the right means of recovery is vital for anyone struggling with addiction. Fortunately, there are many options available to prospective patients and their loved ones. Although residential treatment is common, also effective is the combination of an intensive outpatient program and PHP, or a partial hospitalization program. These options grant patients the flexibility they…
Whether you’re recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, one of the treatment options available will be partial hospitalization. This type of program is somewhere between ordinary outpatient care and residential care. It creates daily structure for patients, who will need to adhere to a schedule for recovery that includes several activities like counseling, fitness…
Preparing for rehab can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to expect can be a tremendous help. Patients considering a partial hospitalization program may feel better prepared if they have an understanding of the duration of the program, what kind of a commitment it entails and what a typical day will look like. Understanding the Partial…
Searching for the drug and alcohol rehab you need can be an overwhelming process. There are so many rehabs to choose from and decisions must be made before even narrowing the field enough to pick up the phone and make that life-changing call for recovery. Making the process even more difficult is determination of which…
