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Outpatient Rehab – Is it Right for Me?

February 13, 2024January 3, 2018

For those whose lives still remain functional, outpatient rehab may be an option to consider. With this type of program, you see a counselor locally and work with therapy groups, attend AA/NA meetings, and complete assignments to help you with becoming drug- and/or alcohol-free. While you do have the freedom to live your life, random drug/alcohol tests are likely with this type of program, and you must be willing to submit to them, especially if it is court-ordered outpatient care.

Can You Get Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment At Home?

February 14, 2024November 15, 2017

A recent article on Foxnews.com explored just how dangerous attempting to deal with alcohol withdrawal at home without treatment can be. Alcohol addiction is a difficult illness to overcome, especially in people who can’t afford expensive long-term residential programs. However, going cold turkey without the proper medication can be deadly. Luckily there are alternatives but currently, there is a lack of understanding about the options for alcohol withdrawal treatment at home.

Holistic Rehab – It Isn’t just Crazy Talk

February 14, 2024October 28, 2017

A holistic approach to rehabilitation (rehab) for addictions might seem crazy, but the truth is, it works. These programs are based upon the premise that natural elements remove negative energies and toxins from the body to reduce the “need” for drugs and/or alcohol. Consider it as being a realist’s way of healing. Look into these programs and view the success rates–you may be shocked.

The Stages of Relapse

February 13, 2024October 9, 2017

Relapse is associated with many feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. There are 10 stages involved with relapse that has been identified by experts.

Lithium and Alcohol Treatment

February 13, 2024August 24, 2017

Numerous pharmacological agents have been proved effective for treating alcohol addiction and enhancing recovery. The common class of drugs used to manage withdrawal symptoms during alcohol detoxification is Benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Benzodiazepines such as Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Lorazepam, and Oxazepam are the most commonly used drugs. Among some skepticism and debate, Lithium has also been shown to have therapeutic benefits for the treatment of alcohol addiction. However, some medical experts believe that Lithium is effective only for alcoholics suffering from manic depression and bipolar disorder. It is generally thought that Lithium treatment may work only in those with a dual diagnosis.

Learning New Habits in Quitting Alcohol and Drugs

February 13, 2024August 21, 2017

Let’s face it, quitting alcohol and drugs, is very hard or everyone would be doing it. To kick a habit, a person goes through withdrawals, suffers depression, and has severe mood changes. What you do during these times is critical to your health and recovery. Knowing the habits that caused addiction will help, and learning new healthy habits is the best way to say goodbye to drugs and/or alcohol for good.

Alternative Drug and Alcohol Rehab

February 13, 2024August 18, 2017

A lot of people have a misunderstanding about what alternative rehabilitation (rehab) really is. Most of these facilities are similar to retreats, located in beautifully landscaped areas. They don’t seem like a hospital setting at all. The goal of this type of treatment is to help you understand how the brain works and how your drug or alcohol addiction tricks you into thinking that you need that drink or need that next fix to get by. This approach to drug and alcohol addiction has a success rate far higher than traditional settings as it is more relaxed and focuses on you and the addiction at the same time.

90-Day Treatment Plan for Addiction in San Diego

February 13, 2024March 20, 2017

This is a longer term commitment for those heavily addicted to drug and/ or alcohol who may need more time to get sober from their years of long term abuse of alcohol and drugs. These addicts have developed habits that they need to learn how to break and re-learn new healthy

ones to replace them with the assistance from the addiction professionals and counselors in the program to teach you how to stay clean and sober for the long term life recovery.

What to Expect during Alcohol Rehab in San Diego

February 12, 2024May 31, 2016

Alcoholism is a difficult disease to battle. Making the decision to enter treatment, whether it is on your own or because family members have expressed concern is a step in the right direction. You must be patient with this process, it takes time but you … Read more

The 3-Step Guide To Overcome Addiction

February 12, 2024April 21, 2016

The process of overcoming an addiction can be rocky, to say the least. It requires a firm, long-term commitment to wellness. The first and the most important step toward successfully treating your addiction is to connect with a drug rehab center in San Diego since … Read more

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