Archive: Alcohol, Blog
Liver Damage As A Result From Drug And Alcohol Use
November 5th, 2015Alcohol and drug use can damage your body in many ways. One of the areas that can be damaged as a result from drug and alcohol use is your liver. The liver helps us in digestion and produces proteins vital to blood clotting. Our livers also help rid our bodies of toxins. Any time we […]
Affordable Care Act: HHS Awards $700 Million For Addiction Treatment
November 4th, 2015This fall, the Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced that nearly $700 million will be awarded to 39 national and regional healthcare networks in the U.S. The awards will help more than 140,000 clinicians get the tools and support necessary to help patients receive information, reduced costs, and improved quality of […]
Rehabs That Use The Bible To Overcome Drug And Alcohol Addiction
November 3rd, 2015The Driving Force Behind A Spiritual And Biblical Rehab Center A Biblical drug rehabilitation center focuses on treating your addition through your personal spirituality, using the Bible and your beliefs as a guide through the difficult process of recovery. The key tenet of Biblical drug rehabilitation is the realization that you are out of control […]
Rehab Center Programs For Physicians Addicted To Drugs And Alcohol
October 29th, 2015Medical professionals have admirable qualities such as intelligence and motivation. Due to the accomplishment of acquiring a degree via the rigorous and demanding journey of medical school and the selfless services they provide, physicians, in particular, are widely admired for their occupation. However, being a physician does not imply immunity to the ills of stress. […]
Children Getting Drunk Off Hand Sanitizer Infographic
October 28th, 2015Unfortunately, many types of hand sanitizer possess the kind of alcohol that can get you drunk, and children drinking it to get drunk are putting their health in serious danger and potentially increasing their risk of alcoholism. Learn more about the effects of children drinking hand sanitizer, illustrated with this visual infographic. Download PDF here: […]
How Christian Wives Support Husbands While In Rehab
October 23rd, 2015When a person is addicted to a drug, including alcohol, the symptoms of addiction can be devastating for a family. Rather than focusing on normal, day-to-day life, the person struggling with drug abuse is busy craving the next high. This scenario also applies to the Christian family. If a husband is dealing with inappropriate drug […]
Mindfulness And Stress Management Practices For Rehab Centers
October 22nd, 2015As you have begun the search for a drug rehab facility that meets your standards for quality treatment and recovery, you have probably recognized the need for self-motivation. The more you take the initiative to understand addiction and how it affects the mind and body, the better your chance is of a successful recovery without […]
Family Therapy And Support Services While In Rehab
October 21st, 2015Seeking drug rehabilitation is not a simple task. Doing so involves acknowledging a problem that is beyond a level of comfort–one that requires the guidance of a professional. However, experts often specialize in certain treatment types; sometimes inpatient rehab centers offer specialized forms of treatment too. Choosing a specific treatment modality that fits your needs […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) For Rehab Centers
October 15th, 2015If you are a person facing alcoholism or addiction to another drug (or if you know someone who is), you are probably searching for the best forms of treatment possible. Rather than opting for rehabilitation, striving for recovery, then falling into relapse, you want things to be different. But how? Advancing research has opened doors […]
Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery Programs
October 14th, 2015The Origins Of Mindfulness Mindfulness is a form of meditation that originated from Buddhist principles. In 1979, Kabat-Zinn developed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to help people with chronic mental and/or physical health issues achieve a place of stability, a point of health and peace. By the 21st century, the benefits of mindfulness has become widely […]
Treating Severe Anxiety At A Drug Rehab Center
October 13th, 2015The Connection Between Anxiety And Substance Abuse Statistics indicate that about 20 percent of all Americans with some form of anxiety disorder, abuse drugs of some kind, whether alcohol or harder substances. As a result, the two often walk hand-in-hand with each other for years. Common anxiety problems that cause drug abuse include: Social Anxiety […]
Planning An Intervention On An Adult Child Addicted To Drugs Or Alcohol
October 12th, 2015You’ve raised your child to the best of your abilities, watched them succeed in life, and are extremely proud of all they’ve accomplished. Unfortunately, they’ve developed an addiction that is threatening to tear their lives apart. Unfortunately, an intervention may be necessary. Create The Intervention Team A successful intervention team needs to be filled with […]
