A 90-day rehab program offers you the same services as you would find in shorter-term rehab programs. The extra time allows you to create an even more robust foundation for ongoing recovery. NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Abuse) reports that 90-day rehab is associated with the most positive treatment outcomes. Addiction in the United…
60-day rehab programs offer the same treatment as 30-day rehab programs, but there is a stronger emphasis on relapse prevention and aftercare. Although NIDA research suggests that lengthier spells of 90 days or more in addiction treatment produce the most positive outcomes, not everyone can take three months or more away from commitments at home…
A 30-day rehab provides structured and intensive treatment for those with substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. While research suggests that longer periods of rehab are associated with improved treatment outcomes, many people find that 30-day rehab – often also offered in 28-day form – is more than sufficient to build a firm foundation…
According to NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Use and Health), addiction and physical dependence are not terms that can be used interchangeably. Physical Dependence Definition Per the NIDA definition of addiction, the compulsive use of a substance – whether alcohol, prescription medications, or illicit drugs – is characterized by an inability to stop, despite…
Tramadol is a synthetic opioid painkiller used for the treatment of moderate and severe pain. Like all drugs in the opioid class, tramadol has the potential for both abuse and addiction. Classified under the Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule IV substance, this means there is only a moderate likelihood of tramadol abuse developing. Physical…
The popular myth of an addictive personality leads many people grappling with addiction to question whether there are specific drug addict personality traits. This is a nuanced issue as there are so many risk factors for addiction. Broadly, some people can be considered genetically predisposed to substance abuse. According to NIDA (the National Institute on…
Addiction is defined as a chronic and relapsing brain condition, but how does the cycle of addiction unfold? Well, like most chronic diseases, alcoholism or drug addiction don’t just spring up overnight. Instead, the process of developing an addiction typically occurs over several stages. Much like other chronic diseases, a vicious cycle of addiction and…
You might be surprised to discover that cocaine withdrawal and cocaine detox is not as intense or challenging as withdrawal from alcohol, prescription opioids, or illicit drugs. Cocaine is a strong and powerfully addictive controlled substance that triggers a variety of withdrawal symptoms if you stop using cocaine after sustained abuse. If you develop a…
There is a great deal of confusion concerning lapses, relapses, and the role of relapsing in recovery, so what does relapse mean? Well, counter to the common understanding, relapse is not just a brief and isolated occurrence. Instead, there are three stages of addiction relapse: Emotional relapse Mental relapse Physical relapse Just like addiction recovery…
Have you been asking yourself “Am I a problem drinker” or “Do I have alcoholism?” When you start questioning your alcohol intake, you will encounter various terms used to describe drinking patterns. These include problem drinking, heavy drinking, binge drinking, and alcohol use disorder (the clinical descriptor for alcoholism). While these terms express different forms…