Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Blog, Recovery
Recreational, Art & Adventure Therapies For Rehab Centers
October 8th, 2015Inpatient rehab facilities are the best option for those struggling with extreme addictions or a long history of drug or alcohol abuse. And while recovery is not always easy, recovery can be an exciting step in your new future. Many programs today offer much more than therapy and detoxification services. Many facilities offer recreational, art, […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) For Rehab Centers
October 7th, 2015The Falsity Of Independence Although the glamour of independence is idealized in Western society, being independent is not that easy. We are told to be our own person, work the job we want, take care of ourselves, do what we like without regard for others, and then we might somehow reach a level of happiness. […]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) For Rehab Centers
October 6th, 2015What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an off-shoot of cognitive behavioral therapy that is designed to help people who have a co-occurrence of borderline personality disorder along with their addiction. This disorder causes a wide range of problems, including emotional instability, a fear of abandonment, and of being alone. Unfortunately, borderline personality […]
Healthy And Nutrition Based Rehab Centers
October 5th, 2015When some people imagine the drug rehab process, they think of horrible withdrawals, various medications, and an uncomfortable environment. However, what if you were able to detox safely, in a first-class setting, where professionals are attentive to your specific needs? Rehabilitation from alcohol or another drug can be done holistically, taking into consideration the aspect […]
Children Getting Drunk Off Hand Sanitizer
October 2nd, 2015The Alcohol Content Of Hand Sanitizer To many people, the concept of getting drunk on hand sanitizer seems ludicrous. Unfortunately, many types of hand sanitizer possess the kind of alcohol that can get you drunk. And people have figured it out: the origin of the practice seems centered in prisons as an alternative to dangerous […]
How Long Is The Average Stay At A Drug Rehab Center?
October 1st, 2015Treatment In Short- And Long-Term Rehabilitation Programs Drug rehabilitation stays can be broken into two categories: short-term and long-term. The average stay in short-term rehab is about 28 to 30 days. However, long-term rehab averages around 90 days, though 18-month visits aren’t uncommon in severe cases. Both treatment options include one to two weeks of […]
Is It Safe To Use Marijuana To Help With Opiate Withdrawal?
September 29th, 2015The Alleged Effects Of Weed On Opiate Withdrawal Over the years, there has been plenty of testimonial evidence suggesting that marijuana is a beneficial drug for getting through opiate withdrawal. For example, Kevin used marijuana to complete his final opiate addiction detoxification process and claims that the severity of his withdrawal symptoms greatly decreased with […]
Should I Go To A Rehab Center After A Relapse?
September 28th, 2015Avoiding a drug relapse is perhaps the toughest part of recovering from an addiction. If you have suffered from a relapse, you have undoubtedly felt a great deal of embarrassment and other tough emotions, but don’t let that stop you from fixing the problem. Don’t let that embarrassment stop you from getting the help you […]
Common Reasons Addicted Individuals Refuse To Go To A Rehab Center
September 24th, 2015Anger. Fear. Confusion. Anxiety. Hopelessness. Embarrassment. Denial. Sadness. Shame. Guilt. If you have a drug or alcohol addiction, you might be feeling some or all of these emotions if someone has mentioned that you should attend a rehab facility. You may be feeling many mixed emotions, but you are not alone. Millions of Americans just […]
Understanding Combined Drug Intoxication (CDI)
September 18th, 2015When an individual uses more than one drug at once, it is called Combined Drug Intoxication or CDI. Other terms for this occurrence are: lethal polydrug/polypharmacy intoxication, multiple drug intake (MDI), and even co-occurring drug intake. Abusing drugs or alcohol is already dangerous enough, but when individuals mix multiple drugs and alcohol together, it can […]
Do Rehab Centers Treat Both Depression And Addiction?
September 17th, 2015Since you have acknowledged the struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, you have noticed that there is more to the problem than meets the eye. Dependency on drugs can often be associated with a greater mental and emotional struggle. Some people who face the challenges of addiction find themselves feeling lost, hopeless, sad, angry, or […]
Can I Bring My Phone To A Drug Rehab Center?
September 16th, 2015Do Rehab Centers Allow Cell Phones? The use of cell phones in rehab is somewhat divided: some centers have banned them completely, while others will allow them. There are complex reasons for each side. For example, centers that don’t allow cell phones to believe that it helps keep people from negative outside influences, such as […]
