Drug and alcohol detoxification is only the first step on your long road to recovery if you struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. If the psychological and social aspects of substance abuse are not addressed, addicts are at high risk for relapse. As you progress...
When you enter an addiction recovery program, you probably won’t be able to work for weeks or months. You will need to talk to your employer about taking time off to enter a rehabilitation center. You might be worried about their reaction to such a sensitive...
As real as ever, the struggle that so often accompanies alcoholism is recognizing the problem and finding the right solution. Unfortunately, there are health issues that are surrounded by many myths of alcoholism and its stereotypes. The best way to solve a problem is...
Are you wondering what’s involved in the different types of rehab? There are two types of addiction treatment for drugs and alcohol: inpatient and outpatient. Inpatient treatment includes 24/7 medical and emotional support for people with severe drug and alcohol...
Addiction can be a daunting challenge to overcome, even after completing an intensive inpatient or outpatient treatment. Northey Community Care in Covington, KY, wants to share the benefits of group treatment with people who relapse following substance abuse...
From your temperature to your breathing, your brain controls your body. The brain processes stimulation and develops a response. Because of this, you laugh when something is funny or cry when something is sad. You become dependent on drugs when your brain absorbs this...
