Medical detox is a choice some people make, or are encouraged to make, because of a need to get off of drugs or alcohol. It is the first step toward recovery. The physical and mental impact of addiction requires time and care to overcome. Without an initial detox, there is no way to move beyond…
Business professionals struggling with addiction may be skeptical of seeking help for various reasons. One of them is the treatment options provided at most substance abuse treatment centers. These centers are packed with people from all walks of life and usually provide the bare minimum in treatments. Group therapy is usually offered to help them…
Healthy eating habits are not just created overnight. It takes intentional acts to create space for putting good food in the body that helps you grow stronger. With obesity still a national health crisis and addictions, along with mental health disorders, creating challenges for people’s health, nutrition is more important than ever. People who enter…
When a person struggles with addiction and never seeks professional help, it can be challenging to find them the right help. Getting treatment is essential to recovery yet it is not the only thing. Another part is finding supportive rehab throughout the process. For many people, this support can be found in their living environment.…
Substance abuse recovery from addiction is a hard process. People believe recovery means ending the addition but, reality is, this includes many steps, time, and commitment. Going through it can be challenging when it comes to balance of the work, maintaining recovery, and personal fulfillment. Get Treatment Treatment centers are not alike. In fact, many…
Addiction treatment is intense and overwhelming. Many people are unsure how to approach their treatment program and stay engaged. The most effective way to receive addiction treatment is to get involved in the whole process. Someone who is committed and involved in treatment has a greater chance of completing rehab and maintaining sobriety long-term. Successful…
Americans struggle with addiction every year. Estimates range around 22 million people, or nearly 10 percent of the population, struggles with addiction. Most people who struggle are not receiving necessary treatment to support their addiction. Many people associate stigma with substance abuse, while not fully understanding addiction. Understanding Addiction Addiction is considered a problem of…
Millions of people struggle with drug abuse and dependence. Many more need treatment and struggle with how to get proper assistance. A failed intervention may be one reason people do not get the help they need. The reasons for failed interventions vary, depending on the person and their needs. What is an Intervention Interventions occur…
Many people who struggle with drug abuse and addiction may admit they have a problem but have not committed to recovery. Denial is a powerful reason why some do not get the help they need. Not only does denial often keep people from getting help, it can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening problems related…