5 Excuses for Leaving Addiction Treatment Early
Drug treatment or addiction treatment is not fun. Very few people enter an inpatient rehab or an intensive outpatient (IOP)…
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The Effects of Painkillers on the Brain and Body
Drug abuse of painkillers can cause harmful effects on the brain and body of the person using the substance. Painkillers…
Knowing the Cost of Addiction Treatment
It is no secret that drug rehab can be expensive. Although there are many different levels of substance abuse…
The Disease of Alcoholism: A bit of history
Since 1952, alcoholism has been classified as a disease by the American Medical Association. Alcoholism and addiction are defined as…
Approaches for someone in recovery with a family member in active addiction
A common situation that can occur for someone in recovery is to have a family member (a child, a…
Top 10 Things to do to Create a Sustainable Recovery from Substance Abuse
Drug and alcohol addiction and alcoholism are progressive, fatal illnesses that are classified as “diseases” by the medical and…
Addiction, Treatment, 12 Steps and the Misconceptions of Powerlessness
One of the biggest issues for someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction or someone just beginning to recover from…
Top Ten Reasons Those Needing Treatment Don’t Go
Overcoming addiction can be an overwhelming process and most people cannot do it alone. However, admitting you have a…
Differences between Addiction Treatment & 12 Step Recovery
It is important for people that do not know about either addiction treatment or 12 Step recovery programs like…
Are You An Alcoholic?: Understanding & Identifying Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease that is characterized by an addiction to alcohol, either by a physical,…