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 […]
With the intense overcrowding in the jail system, and with the realization that jail is not an effective deterrent to future drug use, going to rehab instead of going to jail is a very real option in many jurisdictions. Many courts now have programs in place that send drug users to rehabilitation instead of sending […]
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 […]
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 […]
Has your social drinking crossed the line into alcoholism? There are no hard and fast rules for deciding, but it’s likely that you have a sense of what’s going on. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Someone who’s social drinking goes too far once in a while, or a person who […]
Prescription drug addiction is a very significant problem for many adults. It often starts with a prescription needed to treat pain, anxiety or other legitimate issue and soon becomes a dependence on the legal medication. It can happen quickly, and without realizing it, you’re becoming dependent on the prescription medication given you by your trusted […]