If you’re about to enter rehab to treat your addiction, congratulations! Vast numbers of people who’ve been in your shoes can attest to the life-changing power of an inpatient rehab stay. You will have long, full days that begin fairly early in the morning, filled with a large variety of programs, activities, recreation, and therapy related to overcoming your specific …
Research continues to show that longer term, comprehensive styles of treatment are more effective than short term programs. These programs typically have a more holistic approach to recovery, and as such, require a larger time investment. Statistics show relapse percentages are far greater in a short-term (30 days or less) programs rather than long-term programs (at least 90 days). Qualified …
Detox is unpleasant. There’s simply no other way to describe it. The body having become chemically dependent upon drugs and alcohol goes through a series of symptoms which can have uncomfortable effects. Detox has some general symptoms along with symptoms specific to the drug of choice, how recently the drug was …
Recovery can get stale every now and then as we reach plateaus after a considerable peak of growth. If you feel that your recovery needs a change of pace, here are some suggestions. Go Back To Therapy Sometimes, recovery through a twelve step program isn’t enough. Throughout life, we go through ups …
