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10 Relapse Triggers

Addiction, Intervention, Rehab, Triggers

Like the drip, drip, drip of a leaky pipe before it blows, the onset of a relapse begins with small, nearly undetectable, signs. As anyone in recovery will tell you, the threat of relapse is ever present as the “monster” just lies in wait.…

Drugs To Treat Alcoholism

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment, Rehab

Anyone who has attempted to quit drinking unsuccessfully understands the powerful grip of alcohol addiction. Alcoholism is a brain disease, a result of the altered brain chemistry and neural pathways that can make it a very daunting and frustrating…

How Long Does it Take for Your Brain to Heal from Alcohol?

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Mental Wellness

Recovery is a beautiful thing. It is a fact that even someone with a lengthy history of alcoholism can regain brain health in recovery, reversing years of damage to brain structures, volume, and functioning. Even after only six months, the individual…

Long Term Addiction Treatment Facilities

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Detox, Drug Treatment, Rehab

6 Benefits of a Residential Addiction Treatment Program We humans have been groomed to expect instant results in every facet of our lives. We seek expediency wherever we can find it, whether it’s the highest speed Internet service, the quickest…

Naltrexone Alcohol Addiction Recovery Support

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Treatment

Alcoholism can steal everything good in a person’s life. It can also steal life itself. About 7% of the adult population, or approximately 15 million people struggle with alcohol addiction or dependency, according to the Substance Abuse and…

Celebrating Sober Holidays and Sustained Recovery

Holidays, Recovery, Sobriety

While most folks may enjoy the holiday season, for those in recovery this celebratory time of the year can pose certain challenges. Protecting one’s sobriety will require special vigilance during the upcoming weeks, but it is still very possible…

Barbiturate Overdose Treatment and Recovery

Detox, Drug Treatment, Treatment

Barbiturates are prescription sedatives that have taken a back seat to benzodiazepines for treating anxiety and insomnia. Even though these drugs are not prescribed frequently, they are still available and therefore represent a potential drug…