Detox and Treatment

You’re more likely to stick with a detox program when you have lots of help. Protracted withdrawal from detox, also known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome, may last weeks, months, or potentially years for those recovering from severe addiction. Understanding how alcohol detox works can help you prepare yourself or a loved one for a detox […]

If you experience symptoms of clonidine withdrawal, seek treatment from a qualified medical professional. When getting AWS treatment as an outpatient, you will still have medical care, such as regular appointments with your treatment team and therapy sessions, but you will return home at night. If you are otherwise healthy, have the support of family […]

At some treatment centers, you may be given medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. If you are suffering from co-occurring mental and physical disorders, you will most likely receive treatment for these conditions at the same time. If you don’t quickly find an alternative remedy for your other medical conditions, you may struggle to remain sober […]

Dasgupta said the best people to avoid alcohol always are those under 21 years old, and not just for legal reasons. Data from 2013 published in the American Journal of Public Health estimated that about 3.5% of cancer deaths in the United States were alcohol-related. Alcohol consumption has been also linked to head, neck, esophagus, […]

Unlike other forms of rehabilitation, MET does not set out to make abstinence the goal. It is emphasized as a clear option only after the client shows readiness to change. If you are struggling with other mental health issues or are looking for a specialist near you, use the Psychology Today therapist directory here to find a […]

This periodic release of serotonin is what keeps people from feeling depressed or anxious. But when someone takes a drug like MDMA, it hijacks this process and influences the brain to release high levels of serotonin at once, which induces a “high” or euphoria. The problem occurs when the brain runs out of neurochemicals and […]

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the field will expand by 8% in the decade that began in 2019. There is no definitive reason that explains why people experience substance use disorders (SUDs). But there is a definite connection between a person’s difficulty in regulating emotion and mood and experiencing SUDs. Making your […]

Recovery from alcohol addiction generally follows the stages of abstinence, withdrawal, repair, and growth. This article will describe the foundation of the steps, what each of the 12 steps of recovery means, what to expect when doing the steps, and how to help a person recovering from an addiction. The Initiation stage is comprised of […]

Many people suffering from alcoholism continue to find success in recovery by participating in AA’s program. First published as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in 1953, the 12-step framework has helped countless alcoholics and addicts achieve and maintain sobriety since Alcoholics Anonymous’ founding in 1935. Though the original Twelve Steps of AA have been adapted […]

Don’t blame yourself if the first intervention isn’t successful. The most successful treatment happens when a person wants to change. Cravings for alcohol can be intense, particularly in the first six months after you quit drinking. Make meetings a priority – Join a recovery support group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and attend meetings regularly. […]