HOW TO TELL YOUR BOSS YOU’RE GOING TO REHAB
One of the things that can hold people back from seeking treatment for substance abuse is concern about keeping their job. It can be hard enough working up the nerve to ask for a single day off, depending on the temperament of your boss, but what do you do when you might have to spend […]
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 […]
DOES AA WORK?
Alcoholics Anonymous is probably the most famous self-help group in the world. Its goal is to offer emotional support through support groups, and it emphasizes abstinence for people recovering from alcohol dependence, using a 12-step approach. It was first created in 1935, and for a long time, AA was the go-to method for alcohol abuse […]
MAKING FRIENDS IN ADDICTION RECOVERY
As you’re going through addiction treatment or trying to rebuild a life, one thing that may be difficult to understand is that you’re going to need a social group. Friendships are important, and it will help tremendously if you have someone sober to talk to and go places with, who can help you stay in […]
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 […]
IS RESIDENTIAL ADDICTION TREATMENT THE RIGHT CHOICE?
Once someone recognizes that they have a problem with substance abuse, there are a lot of options to consider when looking at ways to kick their habit. The National Institute on Drug Abuse lists the different types of treatment programs available. These include long and short-term residential treatments, outpatient treatment, individualized drug counseling, and group […]
EXPLORING TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ADDICTION
Once someone comes to the realization that they have developed an addiction, there are a number of options to consider when starting the journey to recovery. Once they have decided they are ready to quit, their recovery is only just beginning. There are an array of different types of treatment programs to consider when looking […]
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN BLOOD THINNERS AND ALCOHOL
Blood thinners, also called anticoagulants, are medications that help keep clots from forming in your heart or blood vessels. By slowing down the body’s ability to clot blood, they can help prevent a heart attack or stroke. Blood thinners don’t dissolve clots completely, but they do keep them from getting larger. It’s not exactly blood […]
ALCOHOLISM: HOW LONG IT TAKES TO RECOVER
The most daunting aspect commonly stated about addiction is that cravings will last forever, but this is an overgeneralization. Cravings seem to last forever, but eventually, they stop. Alcohol dependency is the same thing and involves withdrawal symptoms that can range from mood swings to seizures. Overcoming with alcohol addiction is no easy task and […]
ARE SERVING SIZES TO BLAME FOR BINGE DRINKING?
In 2015, 26.9 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month; 7.0 percent reported that they engaged in heavy alcohol use in the past month. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), binge drinking is five or more alcoholic drinks for […]