Most medical and rehabilitation experts divide alcoholism into five distinct types, often called subtypes. This rehabilitation guide discusses each type and how a person is evaluated and diagnosed. The Young Adult According to most studies, this subtype accounts for 30 to 32 percent of alcoholics. Age is the primary means of evaluating the young adult […]
Recovery and rehabilitation are holistic processes in which your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions are all considered. Aromatherapy has proven to be a successful ingredient in the process of recovery for many people. What role can aromatherapy play in your rehabilitation and efforts to stay clean and sober? This Rehabilitation Guide guide discusses how aromatherapy can help […]
Excessive consumption of alcohol will have devastating effects on your body, either sooner or later. This Rehabilitation Guide guide outlines the top 10 diseases caused by excessive drinking. Cancer This is the one that gets most people’s attention the fastest. According to a large volume of research, chronic, excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer in the mouth, […]
If you are struggling with alcoholism or addiction, is it possible to stop drinking or using without treatment? The answer is yes. Thousands of people overcome alcohol or drug dependency each year without treatment – either inpatient treatment or treatment such as therapy that doesn’t include entering a treatment center. Can you overcome your addiction […]
Abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise. According to national statistics, more than 20% of Americans have used a prescription drug for other than it’s intended use. Many of these prescription medications are highly addictive. This Rehabilitation Guide guide provides awareness to the top 10 highly addictive prescription drugs. Codeine (Street name “Cody”, “Captain Cody”): This opium-based drug, […]
Having family support when going through drug treatment and recovery can be an essential part of your success. If you have family members who are supportive of your efforts to get clean or sober and stay clean or sober, then inviting them to be a part of the process is important. This Rehabilitation Guide is an outline to treatment […]
Regular, vigorous exercise can help those in drug and alcohol rehab with their recovery. This Rehabilitation Guide discusses the top 4 benefits of exercise for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Exercise Reduces Cravings for Drugs and Alcohol There is much evidence to suggest that the chemical changes that take place in our brains when we exercise make it easier […]
Addicts report that the holidays are definite triggers for their problems. Those addicted to alcohol, drugs, food and other things face a challenge every time the holidays roll around. Relapses occur more often than at other times of the year. There are two significant reasons for this. This Rehabilitation Guide discusses the reason why the holidays can trigger problems […]
As a recovering alcoholic who has been through rehabilitation and treatment, you can have a successful holiday if you stick to your routine and keep your goals in mind. There are reasons you got sober…and they are all great reasons for remaining sober. The way you’ve stayed sober will be the best way for remaining […]
As you consider the right rehab facility for yourself – or possibly for a child – this Rehabilitation Guide guide gives you a few questions you should ask about rehabilitation before choosing a center. Is the program tailored to individual needs, or is it mostly group therapy? The right rehabilitation program should have a balance between individual therapy and […]