Detox and Treatment

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. […]

Medical detox alone will not adequately treat substance use disorders; an in-depth treatment program should follow to address the long-term effects of MDMA abuse. This heterogeneity of ecstasy pills is one of the reasons that withdrawal symptoms have not been characterized as of yet. Withdrawal symptoms and their severity vary with the specific “brand” or […]

The study of effectiveness of motivational enhancement strategies has yielded mixed results. For example, in a large effectiveness trial of motivational enhancement therapy for Spanish-speaking patients seeking treatment for substance use, Carroll et al [50] found small advantages for this treatment relative to TAU only among those in the sample seeking treatment for alcohol problems. […]

The 12 traditions of AA serve as the foundation of the organization. Because of these, members are able to rest assured that AA is a safe place to share their experiences and get support for their alcohol use disorder (AUD). AA was originally founded on the principles of the Oxford Group, a Christian-based self-help group. […]