When you go into rehab, you’ll find that individual therapy sessions make up a significant portion of your treatment, and this is for good reason. While group counseling sessions and other types of therapy are also effective, one on one therapy sessions do more in the way of preparing you for sober living. When you …
If you’re on the hunt for the best rehab program for your situation, you may be considering an outpatient treatment center. Outpatient treatment facilities are perfect for patients who are struggling with a milder substance abuse problem and are ready to get sober. This program allows you to uphold your responsibility to work, school, and …
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I’m often the topic of conversation with friends, family, and co-workers. That’s because they know I went through an inpatient rehab before and lived to tell the tale! When I finally made the life-changing decision to go to rehab for my drug problem, I was scared. I truly believed that rehab wouldn’t be enough for …
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When entering into substance abuse rehab, many people make the decision to separate from family members, friends, and all other social connections throughout the duration of their treatments. With inpatient rehab, this is done to ensure that clients have the opportunity to focus exclusively on getting well, and that their recoveries aren’t being derailed by …
Few events typically prove more stressful or painful than watching a family member or other close association experience addiction’s throes. People facing such circumstances would often do anything possible to convince said relations to see the err of their ways and get assistance. That said, this decision ultimately rests with the addict. They must first …
The definition of family has rapidly evolved over the last several decades, even in the realm of therapy. While family therapy is often one of the most important and transformative areas of recovery, it does not always include people who you share blood with. Family can be relatives, but it can also include close friends …
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How can you choose foods wisely to avoid feeling sick during withdrawal? This article will give some simple tips about eating during the drug withdrawal process. Withdrawal from any drug is tough, but withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines and sleeping medications can be more than just tough. It can be dangerous. Never try to withdraw from …
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During the substance abuse recovery process, you will likely experience an onslaught of emotions you may not have encountered in a long time. Unearthing unresolved emotions is completely normal. In fact, your treatment counselors will work with you side-by-side to help you learn to process everything you experience in treatment. You may feel compelled to …
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Drug addiction was once viewed by both society and law enforcement as a crime. It was treated like a crime. Drug users were never given the option of treatment. Instead, they received jail sentences. They would serve their time, get out, relapse and use their drug of choice again. They would get caught and go …
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What should you do when PAWS feels like it’ll never end? The very first thing to do is not to get discouraged. You’ve been through acute withdrawal. You’ve likely been through at least part of your rehab. You’ve come this far. Don’t give up now. PAWS, which stands for post-acute withdrawal syndrome, will end. Why …
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