With the concern about a shift in a loved one’s personality, you may worry whether they need help to treat a behavioral health condition. It may be more common than you realize. It is hard to express those concerns to them constructively without their defenses getting put up. When encouraging a loved one to seek…
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Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are designed to deliver inpatient support while the person can still live at home or outside of rehab. The reason these work for people is they help a person stay connected to their jobs, families, and others, but don’t have to stay in a rehab facility and worry about supporting their…
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People are resilient when given the tools to become successful. The same can be said about detox for addiction. When a parent steps back, watches their kids and lets them go, they are experiencing a unique fullness of seeing them grow away from them. Detox for addiction is much the same in the ‘you can…
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Meth is a stimulant drug directly impacting the central nervous system. With this, the brain is influenced by chemicals responsible for overactivity. Because of weight loss effects, doctors prescribe meth as an aid for extreme cases of obesity. Meth is intended for medical purposes, but many people become addicted to it recreationally for its euphoric…
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Vaping is a hot topic right now, at the top of people’s lists of controversial conversations. Some researchers believe there is a risk with vaping that is greater than cigarettes. Nicotine addiction is very challenging and damages a person’s health long term. It can lead to cardiovascular issues, lung damage, and overall health problems. Now…
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Executives and professionals who struggle with addiction can often find themselves in a difficult spot when it comes to seeking help. Flexibility and confidentiality are two musts for most executives because they require them to navigate recovery effectively. Find out how it supports people in rehab and how to find the right help for loved…
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Creating a healthier body, mind, and soul is hard when it feels like you just waged war against all parts of yourself going through rehab. Addiction recovery is challenging for the body because the entire body, mind, and soul have been through a lot. A healthier rhythm means looking at how to move through your…
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Drug withdrawal can occur when a person quits using drugs or drinking. When dual diagnosis enters the picture, mental health issues complicate the situation and require dual diagnosis treatment. A variety of treatments exist now for people with dual diagnosis disorder, including group recovery, individual therapy, medication, and specific therapy just for people with addiction…
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When parents watch kids struggle, they want to jump in and help. They want to support them in taking back their lives. In order to help a child who has gone off the trail, it is important to know how to support them without judging or shaming. If an adult child uses drugs, they are…
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Inpatient rehab is a space that helps women and men find healing from addiction. They can detox, join recovery groups, and begin to put their lives together. Outpatient rehab is different in that men and women come from their homes to space and receive treatment. Depending on the type of rehab, those that serve women…
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