Archive for December 2016
Exploring the Role of Family Therapy in Addiction Rehab
Exploring the Role of Family Therapy in Addiction Rehab In addiction rehab, a variety of treatment methods and therapies are employed to ensure that patients can achieve recovery. While a comprehensive approach is best, there is no denying the impact of family therapy. Including families in the process of recovery from addiction can help rebuild…
Read MoreThe Link Between Athletes and Prescription Drug Abuse
The Link Between Athletes and Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic and it can be problematic for all demographics. One group that is particularly at risk, but often overlooked, is athletes. For several reasons, athletes may be more likely to abuse prescription drugs, develop addictions and need treatment to embrace a healthy,…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I Need Detox?
The detox process starts when individuals who are dealing with addiction or dependency issues quit using a particular substance. Typically, detox refers to a formal detoxification program overseen by medical professionals for safety and comfort. By asking some key questions, it will be clear who needs detox and why this step is so important on…
Read MoreWhat is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Most individuals struggling with addiction, as well as their loved ones, are familiar with the concept of withdrawal. Typically occurring during a detox, withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant but typically last for just a week or two. Less known, however, is the potential for a syndrome known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome, or PAWS. This withdrawal…
Read MoreWhy Medical Detox?
Addiction is a serious illness, and trying to overcome it alone is rarely a good idea. Just like no patients would seriously attempt to heal diabetes or asthma without professional assistance, neither should someone struggling with addiction aim to detox at home. Through a medically supported detox, patients can increase their chance of success, prepare…
Read MorePain Management & Addiction Treatment
Far too many addictions develop as a way to cope with pain. Pain management often means abuse of opiate prescriptions, which can rapidly transform into an addiction. For those with chronic pain, addiction treatment has to address how to manage pain moving forward. Without doing so, many individuals will relapse. How Pain Becomes Addiction One…
Read MoreWhat is the Three Strikes Law?
In the United States, there are a number of laws relating to crime and drug use. Some are applicable in specific states while others are applicable on the federal level. One of the most divisive and controversial law on the books is the Three Strikes Law. Learn more about the law and how it might…
Read MoreShould Someone be Forced into Treatment?
To break free from an addiction, the only legitimate course of action is treatment. It is hard, if not impossible, to successfully achieve sobriety in a healthy way without the resources of a professional rehab facility. Unfortunately, that can put loved ones in a predicament: Should you ever force someone into rehab? There is no…
Read MoreThe Heroin Epidemic in Texas
Heroin use, abuse and addiction is something that is causing problems across the United States, but it is having a particularly devastating impact on the state of Texas. Heroin is a dangerous opiate, and one that is also highly addictive. By examining the scope of the heroin epidemic in Texas as well as its causes,…
Read MoreWhat Factors Can Contribute to Substance Abuse
What Factors Can Contribute to Substance Abuse Substance abuse impacts millions of people around the world, yet there is no clear cause. Addictions form because of a variety of factors, each of which can contribute to the development of substance abuse disorders. By exploring the factors that contribute to this epidemic, it may be easier…
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