Drug or alcohol addiction is a terrible way to live. Getting that next fix or drink is always on the mind of the addicted individual. No matter how hard this person tries to keep his or her personal nightmare a secret from others, telltale signs begin to emerge. Watching for the following signs of addiction…
Step One: Your Addiction Recovery Begins With Medically-Monitored Detox
These days, many people find themselves struggling with drug addiction and attaining subsequent addiction recovery. If this is your dilemma, know that healing and recovery begin with medically monitored detox. Let’s learn more about the importance of detoxification and how it contributes to your addiction recovery process. How Medically Monitored Detox Aids Addiction Recovery When…
How Should I Prepare Myself for Alcohol Addiction Therapy?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, there are 16.3 million adults in the United States struggling with alcohol abuse, and more than 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually. Chances are many of those people never even sought alcohol addiction therapy. These staggering statistics are often enough to convince people that…
Finding Residential Treatment For a Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Struggling with addiction is challenging, but treatment can help patients take control of their lives. Trying to tackle a drug or alcohol addiction cold turkey, and without the help of trained medical professionals, it can be more difficult than it needs to be. Plus, it can often be ineffective. Finding residential treatment can be the…
My Journey to Recovery
My Journey to Recovery If you looked into my life you would say it was the American Dream. Step foot inside my inner circle and the turmoil, resentment, financial distress and emotional baggage to my loved ones, business associates and myself was overwhelming. I had many run ins with the law throughout my 20’s and…
Is Inpatient Alcohol Detox Necessary?
Rehab is a vital component of addiction treatment, and lasting sobriety is unlikely without the support, education, and therapy that rehab programs can provide. However, diving into rehab is not recommended, which is why most patients opt for inpatient alcohol detox. Discover why an inpatient detox can set the tone for a successful rehab and…
Why the Real Work Begins in an Aftercare Program
It’s often said that getting sober is a lot easier than staying sober, and most people suffering from the disease of addiction know this to be true. Many individuals who come to treatment have either been to treatment before or have tried to get sober on their own. The key to staying sober is following…
What are the Steps of Treatment for Heroin Addiction?
In the world of illegal drugs, there are many facets of heroin addiction that make heroin one of the most dangerous substances out on the black market. Aside from the ease at which people become addicted to it, it has become more affordable and accessible, which has caused an increase in its popularity among most…
3 Questions to Ask When Seeking a Drug Rehabilitation Center
In order to successfully break free from an addiction, attending a drug rehabilitation center is key. With so many different options, it can be difficult to narrow down the choices and select the right center to help on the road to recovery. These are the three questions all prospective patients and loved ones should ask…
What is a Meth Addiction?
Ice is a nickname for a dangerous drug called methamphetamine. Ice users are people who suffer from chronic addiction to this drug. These users can be a danger to themselves or others because of the unpredictable nature of the drug’s effects. Someone struggling with meth addiction often goes for days without sleeping or eating, and…
