From the toddler gripping the colorful screen of a tablet, to the teen locked in their room attached to a computer, to the adult with their eyes glued to a phone during social interactions; we are aware of the pervasiveness of technology around us. Although technology addiction is not presently in [...]
Getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction should be your biggest focus. But you might fear that attending treatment will disrupt your life too much. You might think that you need to press pause on all your responsibilities until you have completed a program. The truth is, there are many options for recovery based [...]
Many people avoid treatment because they don’t have insurance. They think it is too expensive to get help for drug and alcohol addiction. But the truth is the cost of not breaking an addiction to drugs or alcohol can be much more expensive. It is important to seek treatment for [...]
The drug Suboxone is designed to help opioid addicts stop using drugs by tapering them off gradually. Opioid drugs like heroin, morphine, and pain relievers like hydrocodone and oxycodone are incredibly addictive and cannot be stopped cold turkey. Suboxone works to stop opioid addiction, but not become addictive itself. The [...]
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and CBD products are exploding in the U.S. You probably see CBD oil and products everywhere. From your local health food store to coffee shop, there is a seemingly limitless supply. Some claim its benefits are innumerable, treating everything from chronic pain to acne. But where the [...]
There are many forms of addiction treatment available, and some may not be as well suited to you or your loved one as others might be. Let's take a look at one form of treatment that is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience and ease of access. What is [...]
Overcoming addiction isn’t exclusively a mental process, as once believed. Dependence on drugs or alcohol has been officially classified as a physical disease by the American Medical Association. As such, recovery from addiction requires focus on the physical self, just as therapies must focus on mental aspects of substance [...]
Most individuals seeking rehabilitation from drugs or alcohol understand that they will spend a great deal of time in one-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist. They also are generally familiar with the concept of group therapy, where those working to overcome addiction come together and share stories to gain peer [...]
When considering addiction treatment, it's hard to know what certain programs do, when to enter them, or how long they last. An intensive outpatient program is no exception. While treatment centers can help you with the specifics, it’s good to have some information in advance. That way you will have [...]
What To Expect From a Drug Rehab Center The main feature patients should expect from a drug rehab center is a personalized treatment plan that addresses the whole body and mind, not just the issue of addiction. Most rehab centers offer programs within that model such as inpatient, intensive outpatient, [...]
