The U.S. is home to many things, including a disturbing substance abuse problem. To put into context the magnitude of the substance abuse problem in the proverbial land of milk and honey, we need only look at a study published by the Association of American Medical Colleges. According to researchers closely involved in the study,…
There are millions of women and men who have found themselves caught up in the, seemingly, never-ending cycle of alcohol and drug addiction. It may start small- a drink or two after work, a few pain pills to ease an old back injury, or a line to make a night with friends even better. The…
As much as you want to get sober, you can’t bear to be away from home as you have so many daily obligations to meet. Fortunately for you, you can still get the treatment you need without falling short in other important areas of life by checking in to an outpatient rehab center. If you…
For some struggling with addiction, the pain of detox is only one hurdle. Many in need of rehab have work and family commitments that make in-patient rehab impossible. For those with small children, professional commitments or other family burdens, outpatient rehab may be the better choice. Why Is outpatient alcohol rehab the choice for me?…
When you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you may feel as if you have lost all hope in possible recovery. It can be tough to reach out for help but know that there are people who care and want to see you overcome your addiction. Also, remember that many people have gone through…
Navigating early sobriety requires additional support for an alcoholic. If you or someone you know struggles with alcoholism, you’ve probably contemplated rehab. Making the decision to seek treatment is the crucial first step. The next step involves determining whether inpatient or outpatient rehab best suits your needs. Inpatient, also called residential, means you live and…
Alcohol and drug abuse are awful conditions that cause damage to those that suffer from it, as well as the families that live through it. Luckily, you’ll find that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of treatment centers that have dedicated programs specifically for those people suffering from addiction. With a wide variety of centers…
Drug addiction can be defined as a compulsive desire to use drugs even though the use of drugs may harm one’s health. There may be times when someone with drug addiction is unable to control their drug use and may continue to use drugs regardless of the consequences that may result from it. Addiction to…
People usually understand the harmful effects of addiction since they see how it controls and hurts people. However, people don’t always understand how addiction can affect a household and its members. Since a person with addiction doesn’t always make the best decisions, their choices can impact others. Whether you struggle with addiction or have someone…
Getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction after detox is over is important because it allows you to ensure that your drug use doesn’t return. If treatment isn’t accessible for whatever reason, there are other ways of lowering addiction risks without medication like attending AA meetings and connecting with people in recovery.”. There are many…