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 […]
There is a belief among some addiction professionals that women are harder to treat than men. Do statistics bear this out? If not, why does this view persist? In this Rehabilitation Guide article we will discuss drug and alcohol treatment specifically as it relates to women. Women are More Vulnerable to be Harmed by Alcohol and Drugs More men […]
A process known as detoxification is an essential part of alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment. It is the process of letting your body get rid of the drugs and alcohol that have long been poisoning it. Because your body has become used to functioning with those substances on board, and has become dependent on them, […]
Many studies have concluded that alcoholism does have a genetic factor. It can be inherited. Though the specific gene has not yet been identified, there seems to be a link to both nature and nurture. In this Rehabilitation Guide article we will take a closer look at how alcoholism can be inherited. Children of Alcoholics are at Risk Several […]
The admissions process for most addiction treatment centers is very easy. Much of the process can take place over the phone, but you need to be prepared to answer questions about your medical treatment so far, the doctors you have seen, and how entering and exiting a treatment center work. In this Rehabilitation Guide we will discuss what […]