Detox and Treatment

Long-term effects of nitrous oxide addiction may include neurological damage, respiratory issues, vitamin B12 deficiency, and an increased risk of accidents. Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is a colorless gas commonly used for anesthesia and as a recreational drug. While it may seem harmless, prolonged and excessive use of nitrous oxide can lead […]

Biofeedback may be used by people of all ages and by individuals in various stages of health and development. Even individuals who show no visible symptoms of adverse health may benefit from the understanding they gain when they are better able to relate to their body’s functionality. Biofeedback and the mind-body connection are concepts which […]

Individuals typically report to a treatment center or clinic 1 or 2 days per week. These programs can include counseling, group therapy, 12-Step groups, skills development, goal setting, and relapse prevention training. If you or a loved one is struggling with cocaine abuse, The Recovery Village can help. While detox at home is possible, it […]

Maintenance medications like Suboxone, buprenorphine, and Antabuse are made for people with these sorts of issues, but they can be expensive. Thankfully, most experts suggest that insurance plans typically do cover these drugs. Many people get private insurance benefits through their employer or spouse’s employer. Other popular forms of health insurance include publicly funded programs. […]

To deal with stress, some try to limit time at family events. Some plan extra therapy sessions before the holidays to try to smooth things over in advance. Others spend time with their “recovery families” instead, and go to sober events. For example, most cities have holiday recovery-a-thons (24-hour recovery meeting events) for the exact […]

A person recovering from alcoholism is encouraged to transition to outpatient treatment after completing his or her residential stay. Remember that alcohol use disorder is a medical condition, with a medical solution. Seeking online alcohol treatment is an act of self-care, and something to be proud of. They will likely be defensive about their alcohol […]

Many states require you to have a master’s degree for addiction counseling licensure and certification. There’s not a single cause of addiction — it’s a very complex condition. A significant part of how addiction develops is through changes in your brain chemistry. Addiction is a chronic (lifelong) condition that involves compulsive seeking and taking of […]

In-patient treatment programs can help people go through cocaine withdrawal in a safe and medically monitored setting. Medical and mental health professionals can provide guidance and can treat any symptoms as needed. This can make withdrawal easier and might make success more likely. In 2013, cocaine accounted for almost 6 percent of all admissions to […]

Counselors are an important part of addiction therapy, and their role and involvement in the treatment process is instrumental to recovery. While this trust takes time to develop, patients should eventually feel comfortable speaking freely during sessions, feel relief after an appointment and feel a desire to go back. Others work with a counselor and […]

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are similar to PHP because they don’t involve live-in services. While relapse is a normal part of recovery, for some drugs, it can be very dangerous—even deadly. If a person uses as much of the drug as they did before quitting, they can easily overdose because their bodies are no longer […]