Table of Contents What is Emotional Rehabilitation? The Reality of Emotional Rehab The Process of Emotional Rehab The Best Rehab Centers for Emotional Rehab Resources and References For people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, there is an obvious need for physical rehabilitation and an equally important, yet more subtle need for emotional rehabilitation. Emotional…
Table of Contents Harm Reduction vs Abstinence What is Abstinence? What is Harm Reduction? The drug addiction epidemic has been a serious public health issue for quite some time in the United States. In recent news, opioids have been the center of attention as the number of overdoses continues to rise, with an average of…
Table of Contents How to Rebuild Trust After Addiction Rebuilding trust in recovery How to trust a recovering addict During a battle with substance abuse or addiction, broken trust is inevitable. Addiction by definition changes the brain, impairing judgment and impulse control. Usually, the people we care about most have the deepest wounds. We at…
Table of Contents What Makes Alcohol Addictive Addictive Factors of Alcohol Motivating Factors of Alcohol Seeking Help Is the Answer For some people, enjoying a glass of their favorite alcoholic drink or cocktail is a simple pleasure in life. Celebrating a major milestone (birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party) or just partying with friends every now and then by getting…
As humans, we all want the best for our loved ones. We want to help them succeed in any way we can. But when does helping cross the line into enabling? When we are dealing with a family member or loved one suffering from addiction, it can be challenging to know. What does it mean…
Alcoholism, a term that conjures up images of lost jobs, broken families, and health crises, is a complex and multifaceted disease affecting millions worldwide. Defined by an unmanageable craving for alcohol, an inability to limit drinking despite adverse consequences, and physical dependence, alcohol addiction stands as a towering challenge to both individuals and society at…
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Detoxification is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body. Depending on the toxins, it can take anywhere from three to ten days. The sole purpose of the procedure is to re-establish physical health through the elimination of dangerous substances from the bloodstream. Detox is often accompanied by intense levels of side effects,…
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the difference between someone who “drinks too much” and those who might be dependent on alcohol? The terms alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are used almost interchangeably, yet there are key distinctions between the two that matter when it comes to finding support and treatment. Alcohol problems aren’t…
Addiction is an ugly disease, and thousands of people lose their battles each year. According to the CDC, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. More than 700,000 people died from opioid overdoses between 1999 and 2017. Alcohol is the world’s third-largest risk factor for disease and disability and causes nearly four percent…
