Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) uses pharmaceutical medication alongside traditional counseling methods to treat substance abuse. Many rehabs use MAT to guarantee the successful recovery of their patients’ substance abuse disorders. This combination method continues to be widely used because it is a proven asset to patient success rates, both during and after recovery. Medications help ease…
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The importance of detox centers in the battle against addiction would be difficult to overstate. While there are numerous behavioral therapies, support groups, and other treatment modalities available, receiving treatment at a drug and alcohol detox center is often the best chance of escaping an addiction that people have. Depending on the severity of a…
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by a persistent pattern of negative consequences in one’s life due to a preoccupation with obtaining and consuming alcohol. Over time, this fixation results in a physiological dependence that takes a significant toll on the alcoholic and their loved ones. Once alcoholism has been acknowledged, many questions can arise.…
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It is often challenging to recognize a struggle with alcohol addiction until several facets of a person’s life have begun to change dramatically. This is especially true when an individual is able to continue their day-to-day life in a seemingly normal way, which enables them to conceal their alcohol addiction easily and for longer periods…
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For men and women struggling with substance use disorders or addiction, family therapy may not seem like a priority initially. Yet, as you work through recovery, you need to think about what’s going to happen when you go home. Family counseling can make that transition a bit easier. There are benefits of family therapy for…
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For those battling drug or alcohol addiction or dealing with complex mental health disorders, sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to step away from everyday life. Residential treatment allows you to do that. When you begin a residential treatment program, you’ll work one-on-one and in groups on healing in a safe…
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An individual with drug or alcohol dependency likely needs to go through the detox process before beginning a treatment program. Detoxing is the process of removing the substance from your body and allowing your brain to process and heal from the damage that has been done. Detox services are an essential step for men and…
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