How to Overcome Addictive Behavior
Addictive behavior can be incredibly difficult to overcome, but it is not impossible. Here are a few tips to help you break the cycle of addiction and start living a healthier life. How Do They Develop? Addictive behavior usually develops over time. It may start with the occasional use of drugs or alcohol, but it [...]
9 Hidden Symptoms of Addiction
At first thought, you may believe that if someone you love had an addiction, you would be able to tell. You would believe that there are signs or behaviors that would give you a clue that addiction is there. After all, you’ve read the news, and you’ve heard the media. You know what addiction looks […]
Rapid Detox vs. Traditional Medication-Assisted Detox
There is a substantial difference between rapid detox and medication-assisted detox. Understanding heroin and the need for assistance in the detoxification of drugs is the first…
Signs of Cocaine Withdrawal
Cocaine is a potent and fast-acting drug. Those using cocaine experience a rush of pleasure, intensified focus, increased energy, and a reduced need for sleep and food. Because of its effects on neurotransmitters, cocaine has a high potential for abuse, which can quickly descend into physical and psychological dependence and, ultimately, addiction. Dangerous enough on [...]
What Is Aftercare in Addiction Recovery?
Recovery is a complex and ongoing challenge. As much as you want to feel like you are entirely free from addiction, you know you still have the battle to face. Sobriety is a choice you will make each day after completing treatment at an inpatient or outpatient drug rehab center, which is why it is recommended that you take the time to hone your skills with aftercare in recovery.
After Addiction, When Is It Safe to Start Dating?
To be perfectly honest, very few people explicitly look for drug addiction as a perk when browsing online dating profiles. Typically, when someone falls in love with a person struggling with addiction, it is despite their addiction and not because of it. Unfortunately, this does not always go very well. On the other hand, dating a […]
Best Options for Medical Detox in Los Angeles
Recognizing the need for drug or alcohol detox is the first step on the path to lifelong recovery. Since there are so many treatment center options, finding the rehab center best suited for you or your loved one can feel overwhelming…
Wilderness Therapy for Addiction
Wilderness therapy, also called adventure therapy, combines nature and survival experiences with rehabilitation therapy to treat mental health disorders and substance use disorders. The activities in wilderness therapy are designed to foster the recovery process by creating positive learning experiences in nature. Experiential therapies are those that use expressive tools and activities to help clients […]
