855-763-648822 Dec 2011
The Entire Family Benefits from Drug Rehab
It’s hard to go through tough times alone. Having a trustworthy friend or relative to lean on, confide in, and understand your needs speeds healing and raises hope for your future. This is why in order for a person to completely heal from a drug or alcohol addiction, their whole family needs to be involved in the process.
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20 Dec 2011
Demand for Drug Rehab on the Rise
Very few human beings can use illicit drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine or opioids, for a prolonged period of time without becoming addicted to the substance. Once addiction occurs, the individual typically needs to enter drug rehab in order to safely withdraw from using the drug. Unless the patient is independently wealthy or is covered by a comprehensive health insurance policy, there never seems to be enough slots in affordable and effective residential drug rehab programs to keep up with the demand. Sadly, as the number of Americans addicted to illicit drugs continues to rise, the need for affordable drug rehab rises as well.
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Private drug addiction rehabilitation centers may become targets for violent Mexican drug gang activity. The problem in Mexico is growing worse, say officials, because members of drug gangs can enter unlicensed, private centers and locate rival gang members who are attempting to recover from their addictions. Some gang members use drug rehabilitation centers to further the drug trade or to find new gang members.
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Treating drug addiction with another substance that could itself be addictive is a complex and highly debated topic among healthcare and psychological providers. Recent research is addressing this challenge, focused on developing a vaccine that may help offset nicotine addiction as well as other anti-addiction formulas, such as those designed for methamphetamine addiction.
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There have been many conflicting reports about the effects of alcohol on physical health. While binge drinking and behaviors associated with alcohol use disorder clearly point to adverse health consequences, some studies have shown health benefits relating to moderate use of alcohol.
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07 Dec 2011
Blocking the Effects of Stress
One of the major components of addictive behavior is stress. Individuals who have completed withdrawal stages and then followed through with treatment through various types of therapy often find that despite their preparations for handling multiple types of scenarios, stress can trigger a relapse.
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05 Dec 2011
Addiction Is One of the Most Powerful Cravings
Psychologists at McGill University and Harvard believe people suffer from addictions because of their cravings and that a craving is an emotional memory that is strong and unforgettable. In recent years, researchers say they have discovered memories, whether negative or positive, can decrease over time.
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Drug abuse treatment comes in many shapes and sizes – variations in environment and type of services, range of services and number of services offered abounds. People addicted to drugs also differ widely in the severity of their illness, sometimes fluctuating over a period of time. Because patients have varying treatment needs, there are varying types of rehab. Addiction professionals are tasked with placing patients in the correct level of care, matching severity of the addiction with the intensity of treatment and selecting services that will best meet the patient’s needs.
