When you struggle with addiction, treatment at a drug and alcohol detox center can change your life. However, it is natural to be anxious about drug detox symptoms. Fear of going through withdrawal holds many people back from getting the help they need to overcome drug addiction. Knowing what to expect in drug detox and […]
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What is Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation? Outpatient drug rehabilitation consists of addiction therapy provided in a setting where patients either return home or to a sober living residence when their treatment day is over. Professional addiction treatment is defined by levels of care. They most often provide support for people who’ve completed a more extensive program
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Learning About 10 Effects of Drug Abuse Addiction has a way of enticing us into its arms. People become addicted for a myriad of reasons, but they all begin with a desire to change the way we feel. Whether we are trying to escape boredom, fear or pain, the drug promises a momentary respite from
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Addiction is truly a family disease. Groups that support families of addicts are an important part of the recovery process for both the addicted person and their loved ones. Addiction therapy should always be a part of the solution for any family living with a substance use disorder, but these support groups play an equally
Dating in Early Recovery is Tempting Dating in early recovery can be a sensitive subject. Everyone has a need for love and companionship. When recovery is new, most of us are feeling a little raw and exposed. Addiction therapy helps, but the comfort of another’s attention can also feel like a welcome salve to our
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Residential treatment for a substance use disorder is a scary step initially. The thought of spending your days in some sort of hospital meant to “clean” you up might seem too much. However, much of the staff at Brazos Valley isn’t just a doctor, nurse or clinician. Instead, these are folks with their own recovery
What is meant by big T trauma and little t trauma? It’s an informal shorthand sometimes used to classify different trauma categories. When the layman thinks of trauma, it’s usually the “big T” variety. Big T trauma comes from those overwhelming and significant events that leave a person feeling powerless in the moment. Think existential
The internet has become an almost inseparable part of social life and communication for most of us. Social media has evolved from simple personal profiles and instant messaging to a source of news, education and entertainment. It connects us to people we know and to total strangers in exciting new ways. It empowers interactions that
The connection between trauma and addiction has always been present, even if we have not always been aware of it. An encouraging trend towards trauma-informed care in the addiction therapy world is helping to shed more light upon the relationship. Trauma is such a profoundly personal phenomenon. It often takes years for people to become
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There is perhaps more awareness about substance use disorders than ever before. While substance use disorders impact physical health, they are, first and foremost, mental health concerns. Comprehensive help for substance abuse must always include mental health support. Drugs and alcohol are frequently used to alleviate symptoms of co-occurring psychological conditions, but substance use often