The Different Types of Rehab Programs to Be Aware Of

By Jcoury
November 24, 2021
Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Centers, Residential Treatment
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Everyone’s descent into addiction is different. The severity of the substance use disorder varies from person to person. The circumstances an individual deals with are entirely unique to them. It stands to reason that an effective rehab program can’t be a one size fits all solution. If the plunge into…

How To Get Someone into Drug Rehab

By Jcoury
November 12, 2021
Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Centers, Residential Treatment
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Make no bones about it, getting someone into rehab is generally not easy. People don’t often just volunteer for it. Rarely is it as simple as saying, “I think you have a problem; can you please go to rehab?” Getting someone into treatment is tough. It’s work. But it’s worth…

Get Your Loved One Help With a Substance Abuse Intervention

By Jcoury
June 24, 2021
12 Steps, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Recovery
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Watching someone you love descend into addiction is a brutal thing to witness. You feel absolutely helpless and it seems like whatever you do or say is wrong. Somehow it all seems to backfire and further entrench self-destruction. The distance between you and them – and them and everyone else…

Why You Should Consider a Residential Treatment Program

By Jcoury
June 22, 2021
12 Steps, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alumni Stories, Long Term Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Centers, Residential Treatment
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Addiction is insidious in the way it latches onto you and takes full control of your life. The cycle of use serves to build an ever-increasing tolerance which means you need progressively more and more of the substance just to get by and stave off withdrawal symptoms. It’s a slow-motion…

How Does Detox Work in Addiction Recovery?

By Jcoury
June 17, 2021
Addiction, Recovery
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When thinking about recovery from addiction, it’s not uncommon to think about the treatment program itself; evidence-based counseling, individual and group sessions, alternative therapies like yoga and things of that nature. Before starting any of the important work of recovery though, there’s one critical step that precedes it all: detox.…

Is Kratom Detox Dangerous?

By Jcoury
April 16, 2021
Addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Drugs, Recovery, Rehab Centers, Residential Treatment
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Is Kratom Detox Dangerous? With the increase of drugs and supplements that have become more widely available, substances such as kratom raise various questions. How addictive is kratom, and what are the side effects of regular use? What are the symptoms of withdrawing from kratom, and is detoxing from kratom…

What Is The Difference Between Co-Occurring Treatment Versus Dual Diagnosis?

By Jcoury
April 16, 2021
Co-Occurring Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Recovery
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What Is The Difference Between Co-Occurring Treatment Versus Dual Diagnosis? There is a consensus among people in the healthcare field that dual diagnosis refers to individuals with mental health disorders and a substance use disorder (SUD). Co-occurring refers to other health issues such as diseases occurring amongst SUD. Comorbidity is…

What Is the Motivation Behind Getting Sober?

Motivation Behind Getting Sober? The decision to lead a life of sobriety comes with many challenges. Everyone needs something that helps keep them on track in recovery. Faith in a Higher Power, a desire to get healthy and better yourself, or something more personal like healing family relationships, can all…

Dealing with Grief and Loss Within the Recovery Community

Dealing with Grief and Loss Within the Recovery Community Grief and loss are sensitive topics. They do not always involve the death of a loved one. Sometimes, these powerful emotions are caused by a change in circumstances, losing relationships and peer groups, lack of stability, or witnessing tragic events. Learning…

Energy Healing And Eastern Medicine in Your Recovery

By Jcoury
April 16, 2021
Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety, Spiritual Director
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Energy Healing And Eastern Medicine in Your Recovery Holistic healing is an essential part of recovery for many. Focusing on internal energy levels may ensure that your mental, physical, and spiritual well being are all addressed equally using traditional and alternative techniques. Energy healing can include physical treatments, reframing how…