Those experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises often need immediate intervention, and a hospital may be the first place you think of when you reach out for help. But a crisis stabilization clinic may be a better setting for short-term care and long-term recovery. Crisis stabilization clinics, like Lotus Recovery Centers’ inpatient center in…
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Your recovery from drugs and alcohol can take several weeks, months, or even over a year to treat. Maintaining your recovery, however, often takes a lifetime. Throughout your sober journey, you will likely need to lean on the support of family and friends. Another anchor in your support system should be your therapists and peers…
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When you’re looking for a treatment program in West Virginia to address your addiction or that of a family member, there’s a lot of considerations that need to be made, because the number one focus is doing what’s best for you and your family. Sometimes there is a level of uncertainty that makes it harder…
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Most people have heard of the term methadone clinic at some point or another. However, despite the steep rise in opioid abuse across the country, many are still unsure of what methadone is and how a methadone clinic operates. Those who choose to use methadone to help combat their addiction must consult with a physician…
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When struggling with an addiction, one of the first steps after acknowledging your dependence is finding a facility where you can receive treatment. If you’re struggling with a severe addiction to opioids or fear that you may be at risk for relapse, you’re likely considering an inpatient stay that offers medication-assisted treatment plans. You might…
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A MAT (medication-assisted treatment) program is an addiction recovery program that uses traditional evidence-based therapies alongside prescription medication. Many medication-assisted treatment programs use the prescription brand-name treatment Suboxone to ease withdrawal symptoms and reinforce recovery success. If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, you may be interested in a Suboxone treatment…
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When confronting the possibility of drug addiction, it can sometimes be challenging to know what signs to look out for and how to be sure if what you’re seeing is indeed a drug dependency issue. As a concerned family member or friend, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with some of the specific signs that indicate…
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Dual diagnosis treatment is the treatment approach used in the case of co-occurring disorders, such as drug abuse paired with anxiety or depression and alcoholism. The presence of two conditions makes successful treatment of one necessary for the successful treatment of the other. If there is indeed a case of co-occurring disorders, it is important…
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The first step in recovery from an alcohol or drug dependency is recognizing a problem to be treated. After this crucial step takes place, the very next step should be finding proper care. There are so many options available for help, and it can be daunting to narrow the choice down to one. Confronting addiction…
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Family and friends can find themselves wondering if a loved one needs professional help battling an addiction. Recognizing signs and knowing when to act can be essential to saving a loved one from further harm. The most important thing to remember is to approach your loved one with empathy and concern, not in an aggressive…
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