How Does IOP for Drug Addiction Work?
Popular images of rehab see people locking themselves away for weeks or months at a time to beat their addictions before re-entering their world. These in-patient programs do exist, and they are wildly successful. But they do require you to press pause on your life while you recover. Not everyone needs an in-patient rehab program, […]
How to Correctly Do Step One and Surrender
For nearly 100 years, the 12-steps have helped countless alcoholics and addicts overcome their challenges. In addition, it helps them learn how to live without turning to the use of drugs or alcohol. Today, there are thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings held in over 180 nations throughout the world, where the 12-Steps […]
Alternatives to Pain Medication for Chronic Pain Relief
Reports suggest that over 50 million Americans live with lingering pain caused by migraines, past traumas, or conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and many others. The standard treatment typically includes NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines) and opioids. However, they can do more harm than good in the latter case. Luckily, alternatives to pain medication for chronic […]
Understanding the Cycle of Addiction
Understanding the cycle of addiction is the great first step to understanding why addiction happens and how to break the pattern!
What is Transfer Addiction?
Recovery is not as simple as quitting drugs or alcohol and waiting for all side effects to disappear. There are many roads to recovery, and some of them can lead to dead ends. This means that it is possible to start doing something that you believe will aid your recovery but is actually hindering it. […]
Embark on a Creative Journey to Overcome Trauma Through Art Therapy
For any trauma survivor, talking about the experience can be challenging. Really hard. Depending on the individual’s experience, although effective, traditional psychotherapy can be very intrusive and head-on. Verbal articulation of our deepest, most daunting memories and fears simply does not come easy, no matter how seemingly resilient and sturdy we may appear on the […]
Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
Due to the widespread use and general social acceptance of drugs and alcohol, many people are confused regarding dependence vs. addiction: what’s the difference? Unfortunately, individuals who are not familiar with the complexities of substance use will typically turn to ‘addiction’ as a catch-all term. The lack of accurate terminology can lead to confusion, misunderstandings, […]
How Does Going to Rehab Affect Legal Proceedings?
It can be difficult to tell how some people will perceive your choice to enter a rehab facility. If you’re already under a lot of pressure with child custody cases or court appearances to show your growth, you may be worried about how going to rehab will look to other people. Rest assured, going to […]
Can You Force Someone Into Rehab?
Watching a loved one suffer and struggle with a substance use disorder is painful, especially if you’ve tried everything to help them. After researching and trying all these options, you may be looking at involuntary drug or alcohol rehab as a last resort. There’s a lot to consider, but it’s best to fully understand the […]
Drug Use in Teens | Normal or Cause for Concern? | Latest Research
Introduction to Teen Drug Use Teens go through a lot of change, both physically and mentally, as they begin their transition to early adulthood. As they begin to socialize less with family and more with peers, they are faced with many important decisions, including whether or not to use drugs and alcohol. And while the […]
