Just because a person or their loved one relapses doesn’t mean they have failed. It just means they need to revisit their doctor to modify their treatment plan or try another treatment modality. If you or a loved one has completed rehab and is in recovery, understanding the psychology of addiction is key to learning…
What are the Different Drug Abuse Treatments Options? Drug abuse treatment options vary depending upon a variety of factors including the patient’s history, evidence of mental illness, existing health conditions, availability of government or insurance aid and in many cases, the family’s financial position. Generally speaking, drug addiction treatments generally include one or more of…
As you probably guessed, sober living houses are living environments for those who want to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs, and there are sober living house rules that everyone who stays must follow if they want to continue living there. Studies have proven that maintaining abstinence following treatment is difficult without a stable, drug-free…
Though there are a number of professions that come with high rates of drug abuse and addiction, some of the highest risk jobs or industries include: Health care professionals. With easy access to prescription painkillers, benzodiazepines, and a number of drugs used for anesthesia, it can be difficult to withstand the temptation to use these…
There are alternatives to 12-step programs, but finding one with a similar success rate is the challenge. Let’s examine some addiction treatment options. First, let’s talk about the growing problem of addiction: The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reports that more than 20 million American adults (aged 12 and older) struggle with…
What Recovering Addicts Want You To Know Recovering addicts are often looked upon with consternation, largely due to misconceptions or generalization. If you ever had the opportunity to sit and talk with someone in this position, here is what recovering addicts want you to know: They never chose to become an addict. Although they chose…
Is there a link between exercise and addiction recovery? Well, for many people in the early phases of treatment for alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder, regular exercise can be a valuable component of a comprehensive treatment plan. For this reason, many treatment centers offer you access to experiential and adventure therapies. Using drink…
Sober living is an important step in the recovery process and can be the difference between long-term sobriety and relapse — this is why it is vital to find the best sober living home available to you. The process of recovery often involves rehab or detox first, then transitioning to a local or out-of-state sober…
What are designer drugs, exactly? Well, these substances have been chemically altered in illegal labs to imitate the effects of other illicit drugs, but sometimes with new and even more powerful effects. Designer drugs impact both the body and mind, and they are entirely unregulated. Luckily, there are addiction treatment programs like The District Recovery‘s…
It should come as no surprise that the heroin effects on the body can be severe and wide-ranging, especially once addiction sets in. Addiction to heroin, formally known as opioid use disorder, is characterized by an array of distressing and unpleasant symptoms, both physical and psychological. For the purposes of today’s brief guide, we’ll focus…