Individualized addiction treatment is like finding the best running shoes. Can you run in most shoes? Yes, but it might be painful, harder than necessary, and cause you to fall down many times. Finding the correct specialized addiction treatment to meet your needs...
When you imagine Addiction therapy, you generally think of counseling, group sessions, individual sessions, and certain medications. However, the world has changed, and nowadays, there are many other forms of non-traditional addiction therapy that can prove very...
There is a lot of debate about addiction and MDMA. There are some who say it is not addictive at all, but this is a common misconception. It arises from the fact that there are not always strong withdrawal symptoms like users experience with alcohol and heroin, for...
When it comes to getting rid of an addiction, there is plenty of help out there. But, one of the biggest stumbling blocks on the path of sobriety can be financial. Many people are afraid to take time away from their jobs in order to put themselves through a detox...
Studies show that people with opioid use disorder who follow a detoxification process with complete abstinence are very likely to relapse. There is a high probability that they will return to using the drug. While suffering from a relapse is a normal step on the...
The phrase functional addict goes against what most people think they know about addiction. When we think of addiction, we picture images of people living on the streets, unable to hold down a job or form lasting relationships with friends and family. This is the...
What Is Telemedicine Or Telehealth For Addiction & Mental Health? Today, addiction treatment facilities have started incorporating telehealth into addiction & mental health treatment. Telemedicine is the term that refers specifically to clinical...
As people recover from addiction, there’s often a need to transition from their previous lifestyle to a new, drug- or alcohol-free one. That transition is one that many people in this position find tough. One of the things that can help them most as they recover...
If you are experiencing substance abuse, you might worry about losing your job when considering rehab. However outpatient programs are specifically designed to help you keep your job during the recovery process. Flexible home- or evening-based programs allow...
Addiction in the workplace is an unfortunate reality for many businesses, and more importantly, the professionals that staff them. It’s no secret that certain industries and workplaces can prove fertile ground for the development of substance or alcohol issues. For...