You have been working hard in your addiction recovery and are finally ready to set some boundaries in your life. Setting personal boundaries in recovery can be challenging because of the desire for instant gratification that addiction recovery brings up. Here we will discuss what healthy and unhealthy boundaries are and how they are important…
When researching different rehab centers, you may stumble across the term “holistic approach”. This isn’t some new-age form of therapy. It’s a comprehensive approach designed to treat all aspects of an individual’s addiction and needs. Here’s a closer look at the holistic approach of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. What is holistic healing? Holistic treatment…
When seeking drug or alcohol treatment, you’ll find that most programs generally fall into one of two categories: inpatient or outpatient. Each program is equally focused on rehabilitating individuals from addiction, but both types have unique features to offer. Let’s look at inpatient vs. outpatient rehab programs. Inpatient Rehab Inpatient rehab programs, also called…
Helping a loved one accomplish goals of theirs usually provides a great feeling of accomplishment. Teaching them new skills, helping them achieve a physical goal, or even encouraging them to get simple tasks done can help improve your bond with your loved one. But what happens when the loved one isn’t necessarily looking for help?…
Drug abuse can be a crippling issue that can feel impossible to overcome. It can change your mood, ruin relationships, cost you money and opportunities, or worse – physically harm yourself and your health. While these things can be uncomfortable to think about, let alone to deal with, it can be equally as challenging to…
The decision to beat an addiction is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your well-being. There are many options for professional guidance to help you recover. Here are the keys to recovering from an addiction. Seek Medical Help for Withdrawal Symptoms When you become addicted to a drug…
Even though alcohol use is considered socially acceptable in society, heavy alcohol use can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Long-term alcohol use and addiction can permanently damage the brain and cause or exacerbate mental health conditions. Here are some ways an alcohol addiction can affect the brain. Neurotransmitters The brain is…
Starting a drug or alcohol rehab program can be scary. But rehabilitation from addiction is one of the most important steps you can take for your health and well-being. Understanding what to expect at a rehab center before you begin can help to put your mind at ease. Schedule and Organization Structure, scheduling, and organization…
Extended care, also known as long-term care and aftercare, is a kind of care normally provided to patients who have left their main treatment programs. This kind of program may also be known as a continuing care program, because the goal is to continue providing a patient with access to care even if they have…
Underage alcohol abuse can have serious consequences. Although alcohol is legal and available to those over the age of 21, it can cause significant changes in the body of an adolescent. Underage alcohol abuse can result in a number of long-term consequences including: Physical problems Unintended, unwanted, or unprotected sexual activity Alcohol-related car crashes Unintentional injuries…