Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Alcohol, Blog, infographics
Twelve Steps Of Alcoholics Anonymous Infographic
February 1st, 2016The focus of the 12-Step process is understanding that you are no longer in control of your life and need help from a higher power. That kind of structure is crucial towards regaining permanent and life-long sobriety. Essentially, you are giving your life over to something bigger than yourself. Many people in the program refer […]
What Should I Bring To A Drug Rehab Center?
January 29th, 2016Clothing And Shoes When preparing your suitcase, make sure to pack enough clothing for the duration of your stay. It is important to choose outfits that make you feel relaxed and at ease. Your success rate will increase if you feel at home in your rehab center. Consider comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing while packing. Keep these […]
Schizophrenia And Substance Abuse: A Co-Occurring Disorder
January 28th, 2016Are Co-Occurring Disorders Common? Millions of Americans suffer from substance abuse and around 50% of those afflicted with a mental illness, such as schizophrenia, also suffer from substance abuse. Sadly, it appears that co-occurring disorders are not uncommon. The substance most commonly abused among those with any given dual-diagnosis is alcohol, although cocaine, marijuana, prescription […]
The Average Cost Of Illegal Street Drugs
January 27th, 2016Marijuana Cost on the Street Marijuana is often referred to as the “gateway drug” of addiction, is readily available, and can be smoked, vaped, or ingested. With many different strains and both recreational and medical options now available for legal purchase, the price depends on how and where you buy it. Here are a few […]
How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost – Is It Worth It?
January 25th, 2016Insurance Coverage Insurance takes addiction very seriously by honoring a person’s choice to get treatment. But depending on the type of insurance you have, specific procedures, certain processes for diagnosis, the type of facility, and its location will be covered to varying degrees. Some people’s insurance offers a specific guide for proven methods of addiction […]
Can I Keep Working While In Drug Rehab?
January 22nd, 2016The Short Answer Simply put, you can keep working while you are in rehab. Treatment centers want to improve your life and they understand that keeping you away from your career is only going to hinder your progress. Outpatient programs are perfect for people who want to work while in rehab, as they allow you […]
What Are The Top 5 Addiction Treatment Magazines for Professionals?
January 21st, 2016Treatment Magazine Founded in 2004 by publisher and editor Ted Jackson, Treatment Magazine has published 70 volumes of high-quality and informative issues for addiction professionals. What sets this magazine apart from many of its competitors is the high volume of “special features” contributed by Jackson These features take a hard-edged look at a variety of […]
Can I Take College Courses During A Drug Rehab Stay?
January 20th, 2016The Answer Is… Yes! Drug rehabilitation is designed as a way to improve your life and is in no way a punishment. As a result, rehab centers are more than happy to let you continue taking college courses during a rehabilitation stay. Obviously, this is going to be a challenge as you go through detoxification […]
Can I Get My GED While In Drug Rehab?
January 14th, 2016What Are The Benefits Of Getting A GED While In Rehab? Navigating the complexities of addiction can be a complicated and exhausting process as can the task of obtaining a GED. However, rehab can provide the strategies, framework and, disciplined environment necessary for you to reach your educational goals. In fact, many individuals find that […]
The Dangers Of Buying Drugs Online
January 13th, 2016The Market Is Not Regulated Obviously, black market drug markets are never regulated. But online drug markets are even less controlled than in-person markets. Among the multiple online drug-selling websites, there is no telling what is actually going on and how the site operates. Although they circumvent any laws by utilizing Bitcoin payment, there’s still […]
How To Get Help For My Mom’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 11th, 2016Understand That You’re Not To Blame People who have grown up with a parent suffering from addiction often feel that they are to blame. This is true even as they mature and grow into young and successful adults. An article published in Salon Magazine detailed the way a woman dealt with a mother who was […]
How To Get Help For My Husband’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 7th, 2016Assessing Your Relationship Dynamic Every husband and wife relationship has a different dynamic, one that may or may not help contribute to his addiction. Often, husbands and wives interact emotionally in troubling ways, especially when addiction is involved. One of the most problematic relationship dynamics and the one that contributes the most to continued addiction […]
