As you recover from addiction, you must focus on your emotional and physical health. True sobriety requires a balance of all of the things that make us human. The holistic approach to rehab focuses on the client as a whole. It involves clients forming bonds with their caregivers while talking about their needs. Holistic sessions […]
A loved one approaches you and tells you it’s time to get help. Your first reaction is, “why do I need alcohol abuse counseling?” Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is not uncommon. Yet, many people who need it have no idea that they can benefit from it. If you are like many others, you
Your son continues to use drugs or alcohol. Your wife is struggling with alcohol consumption and thinks you don’t notice. No matter what you are facing, it’s hard to know how to help an addict. Many things are racing through your mind, as a caregiver, you know that this is by far the most important thing
The goal of motivational interviewing is to encourage you to get clean and stay clean. Through motivational interviewing, a treatment specialist can help you discover reasons why you should change and then take the first step toward recovery. Motivational interviewing and addiction key components in an addiction treatment program. A licensed therapist can help you
Signs of a functioning alcoholic are not always easy to identify. One reason for this is that some people are good at hiding their addiction. Another reason may stem from our preconceived stereotypes of how an alcoholic looks/acts. Still, another reason is that most people do not know what to look for. The classic personification
There is nothing new about teenagers experimenting with drugs or alcohol. But the emergence of social media has fueled teen interest in various substances. Teenagers spend an excessive amount of time on social media. Thus, they are exposed to far more drugs than ever before. Also, they make the connection between the drugs and certain mainstream
For many people, admitting they have an addiction is a significant first step on the path to recovery. It’s important to do research, just like you would with any other major investment. But surprisingly, many people don’t. A good starting point is a treatment directory, a source of information for people seeking addiction and/or mental
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Many alcohol rehab centers provide a relaxing atmosphere for addicts to focus on one thing only: recovery. Such alcohol rehab centers are not vacation resorts, although they may look that way. No doubt, the amenities, and therapies are attractive options for people who can choose where they go for drug and alcohol rehab. Would you
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Symptoms of detox will vary depending on the substance you are addicted to, how long you have been abusing substances, and how often you use. If you are wondering how long do detox symptoms last, you can expect to be in a detox facility for about a week. You might need a few days longer
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No two people have the same expectations when it comes to drug and alcohol rehab. The question, “Do I need gender-specific care?” is a very personal one. There is no right or wrong answer, and the truth is you may not know as you go into treatment that it is something you want. There are
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