Addiction Aftercare
To continue maintaining sobriety after being involved in a program can be extremely difficult. An addict going back to the environment in which they were in before can be very trig
Heroin Withdrawal
The time it takes to withdraw from heroin, like many other drugs, depend on the length of time that one used, frequency and dosage.
Marijuana Detox
The detoxification symptoms from marijuana vary from each person and they can cause serious discomfort.
Alcoholism Rehab
For someone to admit they a problem and them being open to seeking help is just the beginning, but an extremely important step towards maintaining sobriety.
Overcoming Old Habits
Our lives run on the habits we create. Just about everything we do in life is based off a habit we’ve developed at some point in time. Some habits help us in life, while others h
How Treatment Centers can Further Help Program Alumni
From the outside, recovering from an issue like substance abuse might seem like a process that has somewhat of a beginning and end. However, the end of treatment is only the beginn
Effects of Binge Drinking on the Brain
Effects of Binge Drinking on the Brain In America, alcohol is an integral part of the social scene. A 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that an estimated 52.2 perce
Triggers and Cravings
Triggers and Cravings Triggers and cravings can be one of the most difficult aspects of recovery from alcoholism and drug abuse. A trigger is anything that brings back painful thou
Prescriptions for Dangerous Doses Dropping
Dangerous Doses for Prescriptions Dropping A recent federal analysis found prescriptions for higher, more dangerous doses have dropped the most sharply, by 41 percent since 2010. I
Abuse vs Addiction
Abuse vs Addiction While the terms abuse and addiction are often used interchangeably, the reality is that they are each describing a different type of person. The terms do have so
