Drug & Alcohol Rehab Blog
The Differences Between Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
A person experiencing a problem with alcohol might reach for a golden bottle of tequila, splash some in a heavy glass and wake up hours later wondering where the night went. A person experiencing a problem with drugs might reach for a paper and crunch some weed into...
How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Boosts Your Chances of Sobriety
There's an undeniable relationship between mental illness and substance abuse, and regular rehab doesn’t provide sufficient treatment for people who are struggling with both. Dual diagnosis treatment, on the other hand, targets both the addiction and the underlying...
Learn How to Talk With Your Teens About The Risks of Alcohol Use
Teens drink. It’s unfortunate, it’s dangerous, and it’s true. But teens who have all the facts and a good understanding of the situation are more likely to make good decisions, especially about things like underage drinking. Talking to your teens about the risks of...
Three Lifestyle Tips to Help You Stay Sober After Rehab
You’ve finally done it: you detoxed, completed rehab, and got sober. Congratulations! But now that rehab is over; you're maybe wondering how to proceed with your life, what to do with yourself, and how to keep yourself on track. Here are some tips.that will help you...
Tips for Combatting Your Fear of the Drug Detox Process
Change is frightening, and because detoxing means change, it’s naturally a scary thing for addicts to face. But detox is an integral first step on the road to sobriety, and if you’ve decided that it’s time to get clean, then you're going to have to face this fear...
Why You Need to Keep Your Prescription Drugs Away from Your Kids
If you walk into some homes, you’ll likely find prescription drugs haphazardly strewn on the kitchen counter, or another easily accessible area. We all know to keep medicine away from young children and toddlers, but what about older children and teenagers? There’s a...
What to Do If You Relapse After Rehab Treatment
The road to recovery is a treacherous one, filled with obstacles and daily challenges. Having a relapse is very common amongst people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction is a chronic disease...
How To Maintain Your Sobriety & Cut Ties With Negative People
When you’ve struggled with alcohol or substance abuse and have worked hard to regain a healthy, sober lifestyle, it’s vital that you surround yourself with the right people to remain on the right track. Negative people have a tendency to promote a toxic atmosphere....
How Does Equine Therapy Help with Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
The process of rehabilitation during drug and alcohol recovery is a physically, emotionally and spiritually difficult time. Much of the focus of drug and alcohol rehab is on treating physical withdrawal symptoms and minimizing cravings; however, the emotional needs of...
Life After Rehab: Why Aftercare is Crucial to Your Long-Term Success
Life after a long stay at drug rehab can be filled with potential pitfalls. A person may be “cured” and ready to return to normal life, but if they simply return to their old haunts and fall into the same environments in which they used and abused drugs, an eventual...
Is Rehab for Seniors the Same as for Younger People?
Substance abuse and addiction is not just a concern for the young. A lot of literature and programs are aimed at teenagers and young adults, but the senior population can be just as much at risk of drug addiction and alcohol abuse. When it comes to alcohol or drug...
Important Characteristics to Look for in a Drug Treatment Center
If you or a loved one is in need of drug and alcohol rehab, you obviously want the best drug treatment center for them. Maybe you want rehab close to home with scheduling and prices that suit your needs. Whatever your decision making process, it is vitally important...