The best aftercare rehab program accounts for the fact recovery is an ongoing process rather than a single event. Recovery aftercare is an umbrella term used to describe all types of care you may receive once you finish an addiction treatment program and leave rehab. Here’s a snapshot of some of the most common types…
You’re about to begin the journey through sobriety. You want to stop focusing on your need for the drugs or alcohol that took control of your life. However, you’re not sure where to start. Then, your counselor suggests trying adventure therapy. You wonder, what is adventure therapy, and what are the benefits of adventure therapy?…
Marijuana brain damage is an issue with current research throwing up conflicting results. What is much clearer is that marijuana has the potential for abuse, and as the most commonly abused addictive substance after tobacco and alcohol, it’s worth exploring the link between marijuana and brain damage. Today, we’ll explore what that scientific research yields,…
Addiction is a disease that affects both men and women, but that doesn’t mean that addiction treatment for women shouldn’t be optimized for dealing with issues unqiue to women. That’s not to say that each gender would benefit in different ways from the treatment, but any reasonable person would admit that the issues facing women…
Addiction can be a hard thing to identify, but it is vital to understand when it is time to go to rehab for alcohol or drugs How Do You Know If You Need Rehab? If you think that you or your loved one’s problem has gone too far and they may need professional help, take…
Teen marijuana use is not new. Marijuana is a substance that is used by everyone from teenagers to the elderly. That said, while marijuana use may not be as dangerous as something like heroin or cocaine, it can still lead to developmental problems if started too early in life. Let’s take a closer look at…
Once rehab is over and it’s time to continue life with sobriety, it’s crucial to know that support is out there to help you to stay on track. There is no reason to feel that you are alone on this journey. Addiction is still not fully understood and different organizations have their theories of what…
Among the questions we are asked most frequently at The District are “how does addiction start?” and “how does alcohol addiction start?” Well, every person is different, and every addiction starts differently. Everyone will experience an individual journey into addiction just like they go through a personal recovery journey. Before we shine a light on…
While using drugs like LSD and mushrooms is generally safer than harder drugs like heroin or methamphetamine, it is still important to be aware of the long-term effects of hallucinogens that can occur from using these types of substances. Hallucinogens distort one’s perception of reality by changing the way the brain’s prefrontal cortex processes information.…
If you are looking into addiction treatment programs to try to get help for you or your loved one, you may be wondering what drug addiction relapse rates look like, especially for those who have gone through a treatment program. Statistically speaking, addiction relapse rates range from 40% to 60% on average. The rates can…