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The Benefits of Hiring a Certified Intervention Professional
Interventions are a powerful tool to aid someone suffering from a substance use disorder. However, conducting one is a delicate, difficult task. In practice, an intervention is quite different than the overly dramatic shouting matches that take place on TV or in...
Taking Control of Pain in Recovery
Battling addiction is difficult. Contending with pain is challenging. For those who must confront both at the same time, the stakes are raised that much higher. Take, for example, an individual who has had chronic back pain for years since a spinal surgery. The pain...
Signs Your Teen is Misusing Substances and How to Address It
Is there a teenager in your family? It is worthwhile to pay special attention to their relationship with substances like drugs and alcohol. Teens are at an especially vulnerable time in their lives when it comes to substance misuse and addiction. Which Teens Are...
Relapse After Treatment Is More Common Than You Think
Relapse is defined simply as returning to the use of a substance or substances after an attempt to stop has already been made. Relapsing is a more common occurrence that you might imagine. Who can relapse? Anyone. How Common Is Relapse? Relapsing, like the disease of...
Can Alcohol Withdrawal Be Fatal?
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can arise when an individual with an alcohol addiction begins to reduce the amount of alcohol they consume. Although rare, alcohol withdrawal can cause serious or even fatal symptoms when a person is not being properly monitored. Addiction...
Addiction Is a Brain Disease, But Treatment Is Available
Is addiction a brain disease? The question has been asked numerous times with the goal of understanding why addiction occurs, who is to blame for it (if anyone), and how treatment is possible. With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reporting that, in 2016, 174...
What Are the Best Therapies for Addiction Treatment?
There are many different types of therapies used in the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. Trying to decide which therapy, or combination of therapies, is the best choice for yourself or a loved one is often confusing and difficult. You don’t have to make that...
7 Questions to Ask an Interventionist
Selecting an interventionist is one of the first and most important steps to take to bring your family together. Most often, individuals seeking out help for an intervention are overwhelmed and worried about their loved one. You need help. An interventionist can offer...
How to Talk to a Loved One About Addiction
Talking to a loved one about their addiction is not an easy thing to do. You may feel uncomfortable, worried, or confused. Although the conversation might not be easy at first, remember it is a step in the right direction toward getting your loved one the help they...
9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Rehab Center
The addiction treatment industry is growing rapidly, giving individuals with substance use disorders a wide range of rehab options. Unfortunately, some of these options include facilities that are focused more on generating a profit than providing quality care. The...