Detox

Presently, there are no medicines to reduce craving, but research is ongoing. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a free, confidential helpline that a person can call any day of the year. Withdrawal from cocaine may not be as unstable as withdrawal from alcohol. However, the withdrawal from any chronic substance […]

Short-term inpatient centers typically start with medical detox and are followed by a program of addiction treatment, such as therapy or counseling, for 30 to 90 days. These programs range from basic inpatient to luxury options, all varying in terms of their amenities and types of therapy. These facilities usually provide 24-hour medical support and […]

Although most teens will grow out of this experimentation period, others who are genetically prone to addiction can fall into the deadly cycle and develop a substance use disorder. To better understand chronic relapsing disease, family members of people that suffer from the disorder should attend family therapy. Thus, the best way to manage chronic relapsing […]

The purpose of Christian drug treatment programs is to help patients fight addiction, reduce the high addiction statistics in the country, and achieve sobriety with the help of Christian-based philosophies. There’s a growing body of evidence demonstrating the power of a faith-based approach for preventing and treating substance abuse. When substance abuse wreaks havoc on […]

When you drink alcohol on a regular basis, your body becomes accustomed to having alcohol present. Alcohol is technically considered a depressant, so it dampens activity in your brain and nervous system. Over time, your body learns to counteract this reduction by increasing your nervous system’s baseline level of activity. To better understand the mechanisms […]

For example, physical therapists often use biofeedback to help people with urinary incontinence. You may not realize it, but when you have pain or are under stress, your body changes. Your heart rate may increase, you may breathe faster, and your muscles tighten. Thus, a lower rating may reflect the lack of research rather than […]

This book is highly recommended for anyone who, like me, is or was terrified of living a boring life. This book will inspire anyone looking for fun and adventure to create incredible memories while living alcohol-free. Reading We are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen can quite possibly save your life. Creating healthy boundaries is one […]

However, many of these drugs still see widespread use for specific conditions. Phenobarbital, for example, is common for treating seizures that resist first-line anti-seizure medications. The treatment of barbiturate abuse or overdose is generally supportive. Taking a barbiturate drug regularly can cause physical dependence. This can trigger symptoms of withdrawal in the event that a […]

Whilst exploring these difficult emotions, the practice of creation provides a calming blanket. It was a picture of what he felt like the day before he entered rehab. His art therapist encouraged him to draw a second picture of what he hopes to feel like a year from now. For many in addiction recovery, a […]

The book is a good resource for interested readers and new and established clinicians looking to improve and better understand the human–animal bond. This book is a must for anyone who wants to know more about the process behind AAT and the human–animal bond. This book by Dr. Chandler explains human–animal relational theory and how […]