For many people, binging happens on occasion – college graduation, a bachelorette party, or a trip out of town. However, binge drinking can have some serious consequences. Some of the binging's...
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Many of the top alcohol and drug treatment programs are co-ed. In other words, in residential treatment, men and women reside in the same facility. While this may surprise some, it may be helpful to...
Completing your addiction treatment program is the beginning of your recovery journey. It may also be the most difficult stage of your recovery as you transition from rehab back into your normal...
Following residential treatment, the idea of returning to regular or familiar routines and surroundings can be worrying. Understandably, leaving an environment that has offered support and safety...
If you have a loved one with a drinking problem, you may be at a loss about how to handle the problem, how to approach the person, or what to say. If so, you are not alone. Few people have the...
A growing segment of addiction psychiatry, co-occurring disorders, or dual-diagnosis is emerging in addiction treatment facilities as an alternative to treatment plans that have historically focused...
Almost all substance addictions will start with detox. This is the process of clearing an individual's system of drugs or alcohol so they can focus on treatment rather than the withdrawal symptoms...
Talk therapy helps millions of people worldwide, and it is a fundamental part of any addiction recovery program. It can be uncomfortable attending therapy, but there are so many benefits, it’s...
Holidays like Thanksgiving are some of the most challenging times for people living with alcohol addiction. Alcohol is everywhere, and the holidays are often painful too. Learning how to manage...
Many drugs are becoming increasingly accessible and even more worrying. Some illegal substances come from natural products, like plants, but designer drugs are developed in a laboratory. This...