Myths Regarding Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction Here are some important myths regarding drug addiction and substance abuse and the real truths that you should know. Knowing and understanding drug addiction is a very important key in learning how to fight or overcome it. First Myth: One myth is that overcoming an addiction is a [...]
[Continue reading…]Detoxification and Rehabilitation Solutions
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Detoxification and Rehabilitation Solutions If you are suffering from a substance abuse problem, whether it is alcoholism or a drug addiction that is plaguing you, the solution is to find a detoxification and rehabilitation program that is going to walk you down the road to recovery. You cannot completely and fully overcome a substance abuse [...]
[Continue reading…]How to Decrease the Number of No-Shows to Rehab Treatment Meetings
February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are many people in the United States who are facing substance abuse issues. There are so many people that need help with their substance abuse that some of the substance abuse treatment centers are overbooked. This leads to the individual being placed on a waiting list and having to wait for treatment. However, when [...]
[Continue reading…]Benefits of Massage Therapy In Drug/Alcohol Rehab Centers
February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Drug rehabilitation centers are starting to really embrace the idea that alternative medical treatments could be just as beneficial to recovering drug and alcohol addicts as conventional medicine can be. These rehab centers are starting to incorporate alternative medicine into their treatment plan. One of the popular forms of alternative medicine that is making its [...]
[Continue reading…]Holidays and Substance Issues
December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1. Holidays promote Substance Use Commercials and jingles tell of exotic drinks and parties during welcoming in the holiday season. Most holiday events are centered around themes that include festive alcoholic beverages. Not only does alcohol use increase during the holidays some people plan for it year round. A special annual two week license to [...]
[Continue reading…]Handling Stress While in Recovery
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Handling Stress While in Recovery 1. Stress is a fact of life. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. While in recovery handling stress is very important. If stress takes over it can lead to poor health conditions increasing the chance for relapse. Recovery demands that we pay attention to stress. 2. [...]
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