THE MOST TYPICAL WAYS THAT PEOPLE DEFLECT FROM ENTERING REHAB
Oftentimes, when a people are in denial from their addiction, people deflect from entering rehab.vMaybe you have taken the first step in eliminating addictive illness, which is acknowledging that there is a problem. There’s nothing to be ashamed of when you realize that you possess the inability to control your cravings for harmful drugs, or […]
INPATIENT VS OUTPATIENT CARE
Getting clean is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself. Chances are, doing so requires time and energy that you feel you do not have to spare. Good things, such as recovery, require you to dedicate and commit yourself to getting better. Thankfully, there are different types of treatment that allow you to get […]
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COCAINE DETOX
According to statistics provided by the United Nation, it is estimated that 17 million people worldwide used cocaine in 2012. The amazing fact to this statistic, that in the U.S. cocaine contributes to about 6,000 deaths each year. It is a stimulant that individuals seek where the is high similar to heroin that Cocaine can […]
DETOX AND REHABILITATION FOR OPIOID ADDICTS
While much has been made of the use of prescription medications in treating opioid addiction, getting the drugs out of your system is often just the first step. The psychological effects and treatments of addiction are just as important as the physical and can be a lifelong struggle. Fortunately, there are several options available to […]
HOW DOES DETOX WORK?
Detoxification or detox is the process of removal of toxic substances from the human body of a patient who is intoxicated or dependent on a controlled substance. In many cases, detox is the first step in treatment. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Improvement Protocol (
WHY IS DETOX SO IMPORTANT
Detox is the first step an addict takes to become sober. It is a critical part of the recovery process and, although it is not technically considered a treatment for an addiction, it is often considered the first step of a treatment plan. Detox is considered the phase of treatment where a patient stops taking […]
A GUIDE TO THE DETOX PROCESS
The first step to recovery from addiction is one of the hardest steps that someone will experience during their journey: the detox process. What is detoxification? Detoxification has been defined as eliminating drugs from the body while keeping withdrawal symptoms under control. While going through a supervised detox program, people can avoid extreme symptoms of […]
RESEDENTIAL DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS: WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER
Studies show that residential treatment programs show the most long-term success rates compared to any other form of addiction treatments. Although there are hundreds of treatment facilities across the country, there are some traits that seem to be more beneficial for addicts than others. In addition to 24-hour care, patients need to have open access […]