How Outpatient Rehab Promotes Long-Term Wellness
Recovery from addiction is a long-term process that requires consistent work. Stopping using substances is just the beginning. After all, there are many factors that lead to addiction in the first place. Without addressing the underlying causes, the problem is likely to recur. One major struggle that accompanies addiction is a lack of holistic wellness….
Emerging Therapies for the Future of Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis, the coexistence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, is an ongoing challenge in addiction recovery centers. All experts agree that it is crucial to treat these conditions simultaneously – they often exacerbate each other, after all. The treatment of one in isolation will inevitably face setbacks. The field of…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coping Mechanisms
The strength of a person’s coping mechanisms is perhaps the most significant indicator of their mental health. Everyone in the world struggles with stress, traumas, and emotional gut punches. However, while some people are able to regulate the difficult emotions and remain resilient, others do not have healthy coping mechanisms. As such, therapy for people…
How to Work While in Rehab
Drug and alcohol rehab is a fairly lengthy process. The most common programs last four weeks, but some people spend as long as three months in rehab. It depends on several factors, including the severity of the addiction, the person’s support system, and their own readiness for transformation. But what about their jobs during that…
Drug Rehab Guide
When someone realizes they are addicted to a substance, in most cases they will need professional help to get sober again. Drug rehab comes in many forms but it always provides a safe space for people who are struggling with addiction to get the treatment they need to recover from their substance abuse problem. Attempting…
A Heroin Detox Timeline
Heroin is one of the most addictive substances in the world and it has a major impact on a person’s body. As such, detoxing from heroin can be a grueling process. However, with the proper assistance, it can be done safely and in a comfortable environment. Detoxing from heroin with professional assistance also ensures that…
Workplace Challenges of Dual Diagnoses
Finding a balanced and healthy work life is tough for most people. In addition to the productivity expected from you, there are workplace politics, difficult bosses, and other challenges. When you are suffering from addiction, work can be even tougher. Bringing dual diagnosis into the picture only complicates things. What is dual diagnosis and what…
Professional Drug Detox Centers vs. Home Detox
Is it better to use a professional drug detox center or a home detox to get clean from substances? Let’s go into the pros and cons of each. Detox is often the most intimidating part of recovery for people addicted to drugs. The person is already anticipating the challenges of a life free of substances,…
Reconnecting with Friends After Drug Rehabilitation
Before I worked in addiction treatment, I went through my own process of recovery. One of the things I found hardest when leaving rehab was rebuilding my social circle. I wanted to reconnect with old friends, but I didn’t know how. I had alienated many close friends while addicted to drugs. Some of them I…
Families are Important for Addiction Outpatient Treatment
Do families play a role in addiction outpatient treatment? Not only is the answer a resounding yes, but it’s more important than in any other type of rehab. Let’s explore the connection to better understand how addiction recovery can hinge on the participation of the family. There’s a reason they call addiction a family disease….