Addiction is a process. A person doesn’t go from trying drugs or alcohol for the first time to a serious substance use disorder overnight. There are dozens of factors that come into play when diagnosing a problem with drugs and alcohol, and it’s important to remember that addiction is unique from person to person. That …
What is the most abused drug in the US? Commonly abused drugs mean different things to different people. There are so many ways to clarify this topic. What are the commonly abused drugs that are over the counter? What are the commonly abused drugs that are illicit? The most commonly abused drugs are going to …
Having an individualized treatment plan to overcome your alcohol or substance abuse issue is the only way you will be able to achieve sobriety – period! What may have worked for a co-worker you know or a friend or family member is not going to work for you. Yes, the general parameters of their treatment …
Substance abuse can take a toll on the user and loved ones if not addressed right away. The staff at Vogue Recovery Center in Arizona and Nevada can help you with hypnotherapy. You may be asking “how does hypnotherapy work?” Below is more information about our hypnotherapy program in AZ. What is Hypnotherapy? As the …
Someone who has a substance use disorder may benefit from a partial hospitalization program. In partial hospitalization, or PHP, clients live at home, but they commute to a drug or alcohol treatment facility every day to participate in programs and therapies designed to help them recover. As a result, PHPs have advantages over residential care in …
Going cold turkey when detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be painful. In fact, the thought of what one goes through during detox is often one of the biggest deterrents of reaching out to get help for an addiction. This is why medical detox programs are often the most popular method. For some people, such …
Are you wondering if insurance covers drug rehab? Yes, most types of insurance do. The specifics depend on your policy. Learn more about what kinds of coverage are available and how you can get effective, affordable addiction treatment. What Types of Insurance Cover Drug Rehab? Private Health Insurance One of the most important types of …
For families of addicts, it is important to understand addiction is a family disease. It affects everyone, not just the person addicted to the substance. Below are some tips for families and loved ones of an addict. The first thing to realize is that addiction is a “family” disease. Secondarily, nobody wants to be an …
Questions to Ask a Treatment Center Before Admitting Selecting the right addiction treatment program for yourself or your loved one shouldn’t be a roll of the dice so we have provided Questions to Ask a Treatment Center to help you. Unfortunately, there are some rehab centers that make false claims that they are the “cure …
Overdose Deaths among American Indians Rise 519% See how cultural recovery fights the opioid epidemic By Zeke Spector Mar 15, 2018 A year and half ago, Gabe Stewart fight addiction and stood in tribal court pleading guilty to felony charges because he stole money from his family to support his opioid addiction. In January, his community honored him …
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