Detox and Treatment

Whether you are contemplating this decision or it’s already been made, you should be proud of yourself for taking this important first step. You may have heard people say, “once they hit rock bottom, they’ll get help.” This saying is dangerous because it encourages a person to keep going until they are near death or […]

Counselors may select from a menu of services that meet the specific medical, mental, social, occupational, family, and legal needs of their patients to help in their recovery. The chronic nature of addiction means that for some people relapse, or a return to drug use after an attempt to stop, can be part of the […]

The liquid form of ketamine is often stolen from veterinary offices and then sold as a recreational drug. The liquid form of the drug can also be heated and evaporated, leaving a white powder that is then snorted or orally ingested. Ketamine is often combined with other illicit substances, particularly opiates, marijuana, and alcohol. Your […]

Group members can learn by observing others, being coached by others, and practicing skills in a safe and supportive environment. Groups help members learn to cope with their substance abuse and other problems by allowing them to see how others deal with similar problems. Groups can accentuate this process and extend it to include changes […]

(And for good reason!) Atomic Habits offers practical strategies for making meaningful changes to your habits and routines, one tiny step at a time. It includes research and quotable nuggets on how to immediately take steps toward behavior change. Through reading this book I came to better understand myself, my body’s physical reactions, and my […]

Although some former users report having these types of dreams years after they stop smoking pot. Though the physical effects of withdrawal will stop after the drug has left a person’s system, the psychological symptoms can last longer. Cannabis withdrawal symptoms may not be as severe as withdrawal symptoms from other substances. Opioids, alcohol, cocaine, and […]

Below are some of the treatment options covered by Aetna policies. Aetna is a private insurance company that offers addiction treatment and mental health coverage. Health insurance providers typically cover rehab treatment for most types of substance addiction; including alcohol, suboxone, heroin, cocaine and meth and rehab for drug addiction. Many Aetna insurance plans have […]

However, it’s important to keep in mind that alcohol detox can be dangerous if it’s done at home. Detox at a professional rehab facility is typically the most recommended method for addressing alcohol addiction and dependence. Talk to your doctor or a drug treatment specialist about what to expect as you experience alcohol withdrawal. Ask […]

Recently, with COVID-19 precautions, many programs offer programs via telehealth. It can be an alternative to inpatient or residential treatment or a step-down from one of those programs. Inpatient treatment at a hospital or medical center isn’t as common as it used to be, but these programs make sense if you have serious medical or […]

About 15 million American adults and 400,000 adolescents suffer from alcohol use disorder, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. But treatment and support are available to help those suffering begin to heal. Inpatient treatment centers typically have counselors on staff to schedule regular meetings with patients and monitor the alcoholic’s recovery. […]