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What is Rehab?

Natalie Baker April 2, 2020

Because of the intensely personal qualities of addiction, no two people will follow the same path during the recovery process. Some will rely on a 12-step program, some will use sheer grit and determination and some will go to a drug rehabilitation facility to get sober. Drug rehabilitation, or “rehab,” is a general term for intensive, supervised programs designed to help people with drug and/or alcohol addiction. What is Inpatient Rehab? Inpatient recovery, or residential treatment, is a type of program that is designed to deliver intense and specialized treatment for short periods of time. Individuals are required to live

When is Outpatient Drug Treatment the Best Option?

Natalie Baker April 22, 2019

Outpatient drug therapy is a form of treatment where a person attends treatment sessions at a facility or center, but then returns back to their home afterward. It typically requires one to spend about 10 to 12 hours a week, which allows that individual to continue working, remain close to family and friends, and otherwise, maintain their normal daily routine.

Drug Addict laying on the floor in agony

10 Drug Addiction Behavior Signs and Traits You Should Know About

Blake P. February 14, 2019

Do you suspect that someone you know is on drugs? Here are 10 drug addict behavior signs and what to do about it. Drug use has a very real, very frightening dark side. Between 2002 and 2017, illicit substance overdoses caused over 70,000 deaths. And with an ongoing opioid crisis, things may soon grow worse. Because of this ever-present threat, it’s important to know what to look for if you suspect a loved one may be using and abusing drugs. Knowing how to spot addict behavior may even save their life.

The Lesser Known Stage of Withdrawal: PAWS

Natalie Baker May 17, 2018

ou’re thinking about getting sober, chances are you’ve heard about the dreaded withdrawal symptoms that occur not long after quitting drugs and alcohol. But did you know there’s a second stage of withdrawal that’s not as well-known? Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS, is a series of ongoing withdrawal symptoms – largely psychological and mood-related – that occur after the initial acute withdrawal symptoms have gone away.

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What is Rehab?

When is Outpatient Drug Treatment the Best Option?

10 Drug Addiction Behavior Signs and Traits You Should Know About

The Lesser Known Stage of Withdrawal: PAWS

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