Detox and Treatment

The diary card may also include space for a general rating for the day and any medications or substances used (legal or illegal). These questions aid the individual in making the connections between a galvanizing event and the reaction s/he had to the event, as well as understanding how the emotional reaction impacts the self […]

Recognize that change takes time and that the person may need support and encouragement along the way. The process of guiding an individual toward recovery through a rehab program can be broken down into several steps. By following these steps, helping your loved one will be more organized, less stressful, and more effective. If needed, […]

A CARF-accredited facility demonstrates high-quality programming and treatment that is tailored to the individual. Furthermore, many treatment centers and facilities offer alumni programs that allow program graduates to stay involved. Alumni programs provide accountability and let individuals remain as part of the supportive recovery community. Rehabs with alumni networks typically connect individuals with this resource […]

Threats don’t work, both because they are so often empty, and because they pose a challenge. On the other hand, a clearly stated and believable consequence can create a real choice. Staying motivated in the recovery journey can be hard due to various reasons such as cravings, triggers, and setbacks. This connection creates a feeling […]

These symptoms can sometimes progress to more serious issues, such as hallucinations and alcohol withdrawal seizures. If your home environment is not supportive for staying sober, talk with your doctor. Your doctor may be able to connect you with shelter programs for people recovering from alcohol addiction. If you drink daily, your body becomes dependent […]

Experience has shown us that groups which use the Twelve Traditions have the best chance of maintaining unity and ensuring their ability to be there for the sick and suffering alcoholic who reaches out for help. Groups stick to our single purpose – recovery from alcoholism, protect the anonymity of their members, avoid affiliation with […]

It leads to dangerous changes in the way your brain regulates your circulation and breathing. Discover strategies, support systems, and self-care techniques to overcome the compulsion. “The most important thing is the next step — getting counseling and medication to treat the underlying condition [as well as] a social network that is supportive of that […]

Sana Lake Recovery Center is a Joint Commission Accredited addiction treatment program. We offer a safe and trustworthy facility for people struggling with substance abuse. This seal indicates our commitment to continually elevating our standards and providing a superior treatment for substance abuse. During a physical relapse, people in recovery start to use substances again. […]

Instead of unthinkingly acting on an addictive trigger in the same way we have done before hundreds or thousands of times, we instead see the trigger and sequence of events before and after and have the choice to respond in a different way. Brahm particularly emphasises the role of negative thinking in addictive behaviours. This […]

The prodrome stage can last for 10 minutes and involves some of the first signs that a seizure may be about to happen. Symptoms that you may experience in this stage include confusion, anxiety, irritability, and headache. Some people describe a general “funny feeling” that happens in this phase. When GABA comes to bind to […]