855-763-6488No one is really sure what the relapse rate for addicts and alcoholics actually is. Some studies have claimed it is as high as 80%, and few experts in the addiction field would dispute that the correct number is somewhere north of 50%. Thankfully relapses are frequently short-lived, and the addict or alcoholic who falls off the wagon is able to reclaim their sobriety rather quickly without causing undue damage to the recovery process.
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22 Aug 2012
Using Yoga to Combat Cannabis Addiction
Although many users would claim that marijuana is not physically addictive, ask anyone who has tried to stop smoking marijuana after decades of use and the story they tell will break your heart and curl your hair. Physical withdrawal symptoms are common, ranging from headaches and insomnia to loss of appetite, sometimes lasting as long as several weeks. Irritability, agitation, depression, and malaise last even longer. Whatever the specific mechanism for addiction and withdrawal may be, the fact that it causes suffering is apparent.
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15 Aug 2012
America’s War on Drugs Shifting to “Legal” Drugs
If you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, chances are you’ve heard a lot of conflicting things about your "problem". Unfortunately, this is frequently an emotionally charged topic. The lines between reality and fiction get very blurred when so many well-meaning people are quick to offer their opinions – often presented as facts – based on their own personal experience, the experience of someone they know, or something they read or saw on TV.
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12 Aug 2012
Rapid Opiate Detox for Oxycodone Addiction
Opiates are a popular medication choice for those who have chronic or severe pain due to illness or injury. This is because they are highly effective and provide a sense of euphoria that’s very pleasurable. Unfortunately, the euphoric aspect also makes opiates a popular recreational drug. Oxycodone is one of the most commonly used – and abused – opiate medications. It is frequently prescribed by physicians and is sold under the brand name OxyContin.
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10 Aug 2012
Returning to Work After Drug Rehab
Sometimes people are hesitant to get into drug rehab even when their employer provides insurance because they are worried about how it will affect job security or their career path. Yet getting healthy and sober is the best way to make oneself a valuable employee. After drug rehab, people in recovery may face similar fears about re-entering the workplace. Worries that others will look at you differently, that your reputation has suffered permanently or that there is a loss of confidence in your professional capabilities can make going back to work feel stressful. There are things to keep in mind which can make the transition smoother. Here are just a few:
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08 Aug 2012
Know What to Ask About Drug Abuse Treatment
While it’s well known that learning how to overcome drug addiction requires professional help, what’s not very commonly known is what questions to ask about any drug abuse treatment program being considered.
