Knowing when to intervene in a friend’s life in an attempt to help them with a drug problem is always a difficult thing to discern. Certainly, if you suspect their drug use is out of hand, you can tell them what you think. This is the mildest form of intervention, and if the person trusts […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
For most people, rehabilitation must be a personal choice that cannot be forced. Rehab is most effective when the individual makes the personal choice to embrace the opportunity to end addiction and take control of their life for the better. Without their willingness to go to rehabilitation for their problem, the chances they will actually […]
If you use a drug just once, can you become hooked? Or, can an occasional drug user suddenly become addicted to a drug they’ve taken before without becoming dependent on it? Sadly, the answer to both questions is “yes.” In this Rehabilitation Guide Article, we will outline how you can become addicted to drugs, even if you […]
The price of drug rehabilitation is very high. Treatment centers cost thousands of dollars per month for their rehabilitation programs. There are reasonable factors that determine the high price, however. When you enter a prescription drug addiction or alcoholism rehabilitation program, for example, the level of evaluation and care is usually outstanding. An intake evaluation […]