March 25, 2018
What People Think about Drug Addicts and Alcoholics in or out of Recovery and Treatment When it comes to addiction, there is no doubt that there is a negative stigma surrounding many types of addiction, as well as harsh criticism for the addicts themselves. stig·ma noun: stigma; plural noun: stigmata; plural noun: stigmas a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. “the stigma of having gone to prison will always be with me” Many people do view addiction as a disease and have a lot of compassion for addicts and their struggles. However, many people refuse to see addiction as a disease and simply view every […]
March 11, 2018
Notice: This is a guest post that was written by a recovering addict. We had to edit the language quite a bit (with his approval), but we wanted to offer an inside look at an addict, how he approached his problem, and how he found a way to get the treatment he needed in a way that helped him finally come to grips with not only his problem but with the realities of long-term recovery and treatment. How to Create a Special Sustainable Recovery Program That Works! You read and hear a lot of blah, blah, blah, about addiction and recovery and treatment of addictions. You recognize that you hear […]
March 8, 2018
Understanding The Importance of Aftercare in the Success of a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program. Joining a recovery and rehabilitation program, working hard with your therapy and your treatment, and then successfully overcoming an addiction is a great victory. A Huge Achievement! Patients feel proud and victorious after they have completed their rehabilitation program and transitioned back to their normal life. What they may not realize is that leaving an addiction is only the first step towards complete and lifelong victory. Many other steps are necessary to lead a complete drug-free life. What Happens After You Complete the Rehabilitation Treatment? Once you leave the rehabilitation center and enter the real […]
February 27, 2018
Your Body And Mind On Drugs And Alcohol … How They Affect Your Body And Mind How Do Different Types Of Drugs Affect You? When it comes to various types of drugs and how they affect the body, mind, and spirit, the reality is much worse than it may seem. While seemingly harmless or somewhat innocuous in moderation, the truth is that drugs not only have a huge effect on the physical health of the body, but they also have a negative effect on the emotional and mental health of the body as well. Drugs affect the user instantly, as well as later down the road, in many different […]
February 23, 2018
Why Traveling for Addiction Treatment Improves Long-Term Recovery Results Travelling for addiction recovery and treatment can produce many long term benefits in the recovery. Faced with the challenge of locating and choosing the best rehabilitation facility for their loved one, the family and friends research and study the options and costs and often make mistakes by considering the wrong features and choosing the wrong facility and program. Often, they choose a facility because it’s close to their home. Or, perhaps they were sold into a program by a high pressure ‘advisor’. Maybe someone they know works there and highly recommends it. Whatever the reason… it’s: WRONG! The primary consideration must […]