Spontaneous remission from drug and/or alcohol addiction is rare. This is because addiction is difficult to treat. Remission from addiction is possible, however. Find out how you can get clean and stay clean. What are the dangers associated with addiction? Addiction and alcoholism are neurological, … Read more

Deciding to go to rehab is a big decision. However, it is the first step of recovery: admitting you need help. You have made the decision to stop the addiction and get professional help. Now, what are your treatment options? Find out why 90 day … Read more

Dual diagnosis treatment is a new concept in the field of addiction therapy and recovery. Up until the 1990s, people with mental health problems were treated separately than those who sought help from alcohol and drug use/abuse. However, certain conditions overlap, so a person can … Read more

Drinking alcohol is not always a problem. People often drink to relax, socialize and celebrate.  But alcohol’s effects vary from person to person, depending on – Drinking too much and too often can cause put you at an increased risk for a variety of problems. … Read more

A highly successful approach to addiction that involves both dealing with substance abuse and mental health, dual diagnosis treatment is increasingly the preferred treatment. Till quite recently, substance abuse treatment would begin with the overcoming substance addiction before working to treat any psychological disorder. Treating … Read more

Addiction is a disease that needs complete treatment like any other disease. Once you decide to seek help for your substance abuse problem, there are certain steps you need to go through for complete recovery. All good rehabs follow this process to ensure that you … Read more

Addiction changes the brain in many ways, altering a person’s views about his/her priorities. These result in compulsive behaviors that take over the ability to make logical decisions and control impulses despite the knowledge of outcomes. These signs are similar to hallmarks of mental illness. … Read more

Many people who suffer from chronic pain become dependent on pain medication. Prescription drug addiction is a growing concern in the United States where millions suffer from chronic pain. Pain, like drugs, does not just affect the body. Untreated pain can lead to severephysical as … Read more

Do you find yourself taking drugs or drinking alcohol excessively? Do your friends or family constantly talk to you about drugs or alcohol problems? Do you crave drugs or alcohol more than tending to your family or seeing your friends? Is your job and finances … Read more

Society’s affluent population often seeks private rehabilitation (rehab) facilities, also called long-term luxury rehab, for safety purposes. It is hard to focus on your treatment and recovery with the media in your face. The rich and famous or high-profile businesspersons seek these facilities so that … Read more