In recent years, much blame has been placed on prescription painkillers for their role in the drug crisis affecting this country. Other studies have pointed to genetics, the user’s environment, and social factors…
LET GO OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG DEPENDENCY
- OnJune 18, 2018
The allure of taking a pill to relieve pain and cure illnesses has become widespread and commonplace in our society. That allure has resulted in an overwhelming number of cases of prescription drug…
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER?
- OnJune 7, 2018
There are two types of rehabilitation centers for individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. They are outpatient rehabilitation centers and residential rehabilitation centers. They are also referred to as inpatient rehabs…
HOW DOES DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT WORK?
- OnJune 6, 2018
Drug addiction is a complex disease that requires multifaceted treatment in order to recover and return to a happy and healthy life. Before you or your loved one joins us at Asana Recovery,…
KEEPING ADDICTION UNDER CONTROL AFTER TREATMENT
- OnJune 2, 2018
The transition back to everyday life after undergoing treatment for addiction can be a difficult one. If a person spent their recovery in an inpatient treatment program, they have to return to a…
TREATMENTS FOR ADDICTION
- OnJune 2, 2018
There are many causes of addiction, and one’s emotional state can be a critical issue in addiction. (1) When an individual is in a dark place, drugs start to become more alluring, and…
OVERDOSE RISKS FOR YOUNG SUBSTANCE USERS
- OnMay 22, 2018
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) decided to look into the risk factors associated with overdose for young substance users after discovering that a quarter of people aged 14-26 seeking treatment through an…
IS SUBSTANCE ADDICTION TREATMENT AFFORDABLE?
- OnMay 18, 2018
According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), only about 10% of people who are in need of substance addiction…
MULTIDIMENSIONAL FAMILY THERAPY
- OnMay 18, 2018
Multidimensional family therapy is a type of family/community-based treatment program that was developed and is particularly useful for treating substance addiction in juveniles. The multidimensional family therapy approach is interested in addressing all…
TYPES OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS
- OnMay 14, 2018
While most professional substance addiction treatment programs contain the same basic elements, the specific details of each program can vary widely. It is important to evaluate each program based on your unique set…