Detox and Treatment

Refuge Recovery meetings offer recovery from all forms of addiction, including substances, food, sex, technology, gambling, relationships, spending, and more. Frank always lived in sober-living houses, in a small room of his own with a door. There in front of him was his doorknob-less door. This reminds me of The Gateless Gate, the title of one […]

Potential areas include education, family, likes, dislikes, professional interests, responsibilities, hometown, etc. This activity forces interaction between members, which can help decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation. Members write down as many goals as they would like and pass the ideas around. Once the list is complete, the group can brainstorm practical ways to implement […]

Quality medical drug detox centers don’t use these “cold turkey” methods; rather they provide medications and therapy to manage withdrawal symptoms. With heroin and alcohol, doctors won’t give you these substances to wean you off them. You will get prescription drugs that act in the body like heroin or alcohol in order to ease withdrawal […]

Family therapy allows for all members of the family unit to be present and active in counseling and intervention. Family therapy may include one-on-one counseling to provide individual insights with the therapist in preparation of all the family members coming together in family therapy. Family therapy provides family members opportunities to share how its members […]

Veggies, fruits, fruit juices, nuts, beans, and peas naturally have folate. Alcohol and poor eating can stop your liver from releasing glucose into your blood. This can lead to low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia. When you drink too much, you’re more likely to eat foods that are high in added sugar, salt, and […]

More likely, it will be an open meeting, where members can talk about anything recovery-related that’s on their mind. Sometimes, you just need a forum to talk out the issues that are diving you back towards your addiction. By expressing your feelings in a meeting, you are doing so in an environment that is safe […]

Healthcare providers should use clinical interventions and modalities to heal symptoms of mood disorders and trauma through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management. By educating families on substance use disorders, they can be more empathetic and understanding of each family member’s experience including their own. Without such accounting, initiatives to increase family […]

Is there a case to be made that we are simply keeping pace with an aging population? Americans and AA members have maintained the same pace over the last 31 years (AAs being 32% older that the average American in both 1983 and 2014). So it looks like we’re getting older, but so is everyone. […]

Typically, LSD is considered low-risk for addiction – though there are reports of psychological dependence. People who abuse other drugs will frequently take hallucinogens based on their mind-altering properties. This combination can create complicated LSD withdrawal symptoms and often require a more comprehensive treatment plan. Often, people will find that they’ve become frustrated with their […]

With your support and the help of a mental health professional, your spouse has a better shot at successfully quitting drinking. With the help of a trained mental health professional, you can identify your spouse’s triggers and help them find healthier coping mechanisms. This way, you can support them along the road to recovery and […]