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Trading One Addiction For Another: Do Drug Rehab Centers Put Patients On Prescription Drugs?
July 27th, 2015Drug Replacement Therapy People undergoing drug replacement therapy are prescribed a medication which simulates the substance from which they suffer dependency. It is prescribed by a doctor and can be distributed in two ways: inpatient or outpatient procedures. Inpatient drug replacement therapy requires staying at the facility while outpatient therapy lets the patient return home. […]
How To Get A Job/Employment In Early Recovery
May 7th, 2015Once you feel ready to take on the additional responsibility of work, finding the right job and securing a position, represent another step toward reclaiming your life in recovery. This can be a process of reinvention if you previously found yourself in work that was unfulfilling. Or it can mean an opportunity to improve a […]
What Should I Do With My Kids While Iām In Rehab?
April 30th, 2015Itās a question many parents are forced to ask, and thereās no easy answer. Most people suffering from addiction want their family to be together, and some refuse to seek treatment for this exact reason. Women, in particular, worry that their kids will be taken away from them as soon as they admit to being […]
Repairing Relationships Damaged By Drug Abuse
April 22nd, 2015Broadening Perspective By Working On Relationships When substance abuse enters the picture, naturally the effect on those involved is inevitably negative. After they themselves have acknowledged and acted to repair their own addiction, the addict doesnāt always recognize how they have affected people around them. They and those with whom they have been close may […]
The Benefits Of Having A Recovery Coach When Leaving Treatment
April 21st, 2015Relapse is a painful process, but it is a process in many cases toward successful long-term recovery. A recovery coach can be invaluable to someone who wants to get free from addiction but may have struggled in the past with relapse. The benefits of having a recovery coach when leaving treatment include a higher rate […]
How To Quit Smoking While In Recovery
April 9th, 2015Though it is an often-overlooked addictive substance, smoking and nicotine addiction have a grave impact on your health. Each year, nearly half a million people die from illness related to smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke and nearly nine million suffer from chronic illness due to their addiction. Some signs of nicotine addiction include the […]
What Is The Addiction Severity Index?
December 30th, 2014The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) was developed by A. Thomas McLellan, a man known for his pioneering work in the field of addiction treatment and specifically the development of two interview-based modalities to measure addiction severity and treatment needs: the ASI and the Treatment Services Review (TSR). He also served as the Deputy Director of […]
Being Supportive Of Your Partner During Rehab Infographic
November 21st, 2014Learn more aboutĀ Being Supportive Of Your Partner During Rehab illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Download PDF
What To Look For When Choosing An Inpatient Drug Rehab Center
November 19th, 2014What Makes Inpatient Drug Rehab Successful The intensity of the experience is what makes inpatient drug rehab so successful. Someone undergoing an inpatient treatment program will have access to support 24/7 for a period of 21 days or longer. A person in inpatient care will attend both individual and group counseling sessions, often on a […]
How Involved Should You Really Be With An Addict In The Family?
November 3rd, 2014When someone you love is suffering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can leave you facing some tough choices about your level of involvement. Those facing addiction fair better when loved one’s aid in their recovery. They can also be instrumental in the success of an intervention. At the same time, you may […]
Lying Through Addiction: How To Tell When Someone Is On Drugs
October 29th, 2014Something to remember when considering whether or not someone you care about has a drug problem is that people whose minds are being affected by drugs often lie. Dishonesty is something you can usually count on experiencing when you’re attempting to help someone get into a treatment program or even when first asking them if […]
How To Help A Friend Or Loved One Who Is In Treatment
October 27th, 2014During the course of drug and alcohol rehabilitation, many struggling with addiction will need certain changes in their lives to help support the decision they made to become and stay sober. As a friend, support in a variety of ways is the best form of help to give someone while they take the long and […]
