Alcohol is the second most popular drug in the world, ranking second only to caffeine, and is the most abused drug in the United States. More than half of the U.S. population considers themselves drinkers, and nearly half of those people binge drink at least on occasion. This ubiquitous nature of drinking and its place…
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Outpatient rehab is a form of therapy in which individuals getting treatment attend sessions at a substance abuse treatment program and then return home. The sessions usually last about an hour. Individuals attend group sessions throughout the week and have regular meetings with a state-licensed drug counselor. The goal of these sessions are: solidifying abstinence,…
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Residential treatment facilities are effective for people suffering from severe problems or co-occurring disorders. Licensed residential treatment facilities provide 24/7 structured and intensive care, including safe housing and medical attention. Residential treatment facilities typically use a therapy-based approach, and the general goal of these therapy programs is to help the patient live a drug-free, crime-free…
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Drug addiction is a serious disease characterized by uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite the consequences. The changes in the brain caused by addiction lead to harmful behaviors seen in people who abuse drugs. Drug addiction is also a relapse disease, meaning that sometimes users return to drug use after an attempt to stop. Addiction…
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-Your situation. Whether you’re a professional, single parent, college student, or anyone else, you’ll want to find a sober living that meets your needs. For example, a single parent might want to choose a sober living that will allow them to have their child stay with them, and a college student might opt for a…
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Drug addiction can be treated in many different ways. Because of the nature of drug addiction, short-term, one-time addiction treatment is usually not enough. Most people get the best results when they enter a long-term addiction treatment program that involves the family and friends of the drug addict. The type of treatment or combination of…
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Other questions answered in this article on heroin addiction: How to help a heroin addict? How long does it take to detox from heroin? How long does heroin withdrawal last cold turkey? How long does heroin withdrawal last? How to treat heroin addiction? What is used to treat heroin addiction? Where to get help for…
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Luxury Detox Centers vs. Regular Rehab – What’s the Difference? Why choose a VIP/luxury rehab over a regular rehab? Drug addiction is a serious condition that can be deadly if not treated. Drug addiction affects medical, legal, family, relationship and financial stability – virtually every area of your life. These struggles can become overwhelming, and…
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The most commonly abused prescriptions are opiates. 75% of those who abuse opioids use oxycodone or hydrocodone. 45% of that group prefers to use oxycodone, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Oxycodone is a painkiller that modifies pain receptors and produces a euphoric feeling by changing the dopamine levels in…
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Because prescription painkillers are becoming harder to obtain and the cost is increasing, many people who abuse opiates are turning to heroin as a cheaper and stronger alternative. Nearly half of heroin users began first by abusing prescription opiates. The CDC reports that in the past 10 years heroin abuse has doubled for Americans aged…
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