“When people who believe themselves to be addicts or alcoholics come under great stress or trauma, they mentally give themselves permission to drink or use drugs as a remedy.” ― Chris Prentiss,…
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Family members can enable drug use. Enabling means a family member allows drug use by helping the user with whatever they need and overindulging the user with love and affection. Although this…
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We all know that setting a good example is very crucial as a parent. Parents who do not drink or use drugs have a higher chance that their children will follow in…
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It is undeniable that in recent years, technology has become a major and overwhelming force in our society. It is nearly unheard of for someone to go without a cell phone or…
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Nowadays, it is nearly impossible to avoid seeing alcohol consumption in advertisements, on television, in movies, or in magazines. Alcohol is one of the primary things advertisers pay for in the United…
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If you are recently out of rehab or newly sober, re-entering the workforce can be refreshing and a steady, grounding return to normalcy. However, it can present certain stressors or challenges. Maintaining…
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Alcohol consumption is a very prevalent part of our society, and has been for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the drinking of alcohol is usually associated with celebration, often heavily consumed at weddings,…
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Many of us have heard of and used the term “high-functioning alcoholic” from time to time. What is considered a high functioning alcoholic? The term can be loosely defined, but most of…
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Many holistic, non 12-step rehab centers are now incorporating various non-traditional, cutting-edge treatment modalities into their programs. When someone enters a rehab center for drugs or alcohol, typically their body, mind and…
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Eating disorders and alcoholism are a very dangerous and damaging combination. Addiction experts are noticing a troubling new trend with these compounding disorders; often times, an individual will restrict the amount of…
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Over the last century, modern science has made many important advances in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. However, some of the most beneficial and most important treatment modalities are still…
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Many people seeking drug or alcohol treatment find themselves looking for a rehab center where they will be able to feel comfortable and accepted. Often times, individuals feel uncomfortable with AA and…
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What Is LSD? LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a semi-synthetic hallucinogen with psychedelic properties, originally derived from the ergot fungus in 1938. Commonly known as “acid,” LSD causes users to experience altered…
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One of the backbones of successful recovery is the therapeutic counseling that takes place in private drug rehab facilities. While drug addiction certainly has a strong physical component, many drug dependent individuals…
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Natural treatments used in inpatient holistic alcohol rehab can help ease withdrawal and promote the body’s natural healing abilities. Alcoholism taxes the body’s systems, and initiates chemical changes in the brain that…
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Quite often, luxury inpatient alcohol rehab centers remain overlooked because patients assume they cannot afford high-end alcohol rehab experiences. However, luxury inpatient alcohol rehab centers often offer the highest level of return…