Are you or someone you care about considering a residential addiction treatment program? In many ways, inpatient drug treatment centers can be a better fit for most people with substance use disorder when compared to what outpatient addiction treatment offers. With residential treatment, a client can start on their journey to addiction recovery with the…
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Who are the ideal participants of prescription drug addiction treatment programs? The answer may not be as cut and dried as you think. Of course, these treatment programs are for those struggling with prescription drug addictions. The problem is that many people are not aware of how addictive these prescription drugs are and may not…
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For some people struggling with addiction, the fear of experiencing detox symptoms keeps them from starting on the path to recovery. However, they may not be aware that many drug detox centers offer services to help clients deal with withdrawal and detox symptoms. Some would-be clients may also feel unprepared for whatever they need to…
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What is a residential addiction treatment program, and who would be its ideal participants? For many people suffering from substance use disorders, residential or inpatient programs could be exactly what they need to get over their addiction and eventually maintain a life of sobriety. For alcoholics, in particular, residential alcohol treatment programs may increase the…
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Why are family therapy programs typically part of comprehensive addiction treatment plans? There’s more to the combination of substance abuse treatment and family therapy than most people realize. Addiction is not simply a chronic illness. Experts and specialists also consider it a family disease. Most people dealing with addiction will engage in harmful behaviors that…
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Did you know that the most successful opioid addiction treatment programs usually include both detoxification and medications with typical counseling options? Unfortunately, some opioid addiction treatment centers don’t offer any medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Others will provide counseling options but only up to the minimum legally required number of hours. It’s essential to choose an addiction…
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Not everyone who drinks is addicted to alcohol. However, everyone who drinks is at risk of drinking too much and putting themselves and others in danger. On average, more people engage in holiday drinking than during other times of the year. Holiday drinking typically begins at Thanksgiving and continues until New Year’s Eve. While some…
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Do the holidays stress you out? If so, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to dread the timeline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, also known as the holiday season. The holidays often usher in unnecessary stress that can cause you to turn to drugs or alcohol for relief. Constant drinking at parties, family gatherings,…
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Do you know how much dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help clients in addiction recovery? DBT focuses on helping clients learn how to live in the moment and cope with stress in a healthy manner. Most clients find this form of care very helpful because they learn mindfulness through dialectical behavior therapy. In this therapeutic…
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How do you know if someone needs to get admitted into a painkiller addiction treatment program? When people take their prescribed painkiller medications at dosages and frequencies different from their prescribing doctor’s recommendations, they may benefit from going through detox and then appropriate substance abuse treatment programs. Misusing prescribed painkillers can lead to an increased…
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