Rehab, while often a necessary step toward treatment recovery, is meant to provide a springboard from which to grow. This means that the journey after rehabilitation rests heavily on the recovering addict or alcoholic. We don’t often stop to think of recovery in these terms because we focus so heavily on the therapies and programs…
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,…
Loving an alcoholic is a rocky road. Whether it’s a parent, spouse, or other loved one, it’s extremely difficult to witness a self-destructive cycle and wonder if you’re enabling them, or if you should be doing something different to help. You may also be wondering what not to say to an alcoholic. If you are…
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…
Addiction recovery is not a one size fits all approach. This is a significant fact, not just among addicts, but among industry professionals who are often torn by personal theories and methodologies. At United Recovery project we help you figure out what fits you best. One of the more controversial conversations that arise is the…
Addiction describes an entire journey, wherein a person becomes entrapped in harmful behavior that poses a threat to both their mental and physical health. What’s not as clear in this definition are the smaller, moving parts that explain the very nature of addiction. Because this delineation isn’t always straightforward, many people assume that addiction and…
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) estimates that there are roughly 2.4 million intravenous drug users in the US, each injecting on average 1,000 times per year. Dirty needles pose a huge risk to drug users and the greater population. When drug users share needles, they put themselves at risk for HIV and other infections…
Treating addiction is not a “one size fits all” approach. In fact, treatment is based on each individual, as well as the facility through which they seek help. Most rehabilitation centers offer a mixture of therapies that address the various physical and mental health issues related to addiction. These treatments are examined against a wealth…
Parenting, while a great honor, is a tremendous responsibility. As parents, we are tasked with both protecting our children and teaching them to fend for themselves. It’s an incredibly delicate balance — the execution of which tends to spark a great deal of debate. There isn’t one perfect way to raise a child. And because…
Going to the doctor can be an intimidating experience. You’re completely vulnerable, and many of the questions you must answer in writing are extremely personal. There’s even a named disorder for fear of doctors — roughly three percent of the general population suffers from Iatrophobia or fear of going to the doctor. Fear of disclosing…
