- by Sandy Baker
Getting treatment for addiction may be what you’re ready to do now. You’re just not sure how to pay for it. It’s not uncommon for many to believe that treatment...
Getting treatment for addiction may be what you’re ready to do now. You’re just not sure how to pay for it. It’s not uncommon for many to believe that treatment...
Treating drug addiction involves numerous strategies individualized to a person’s specific situation. Your past, substance type, and future goals all contribute to the type of therapy that will work for...
Detox is a natural process. Why, then, is it often necessary for those facing addiction to have to enter into a treatment program? There are several key reasons for this....
The body’s natural detoxification process is remarkable, and for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), that’s an important fact to know. Even if you have used alcohol for decades and...
There are many signs of addiction. Most often, we think about these as physical indications. A person is using more of a substance than ever and going through withdrawal when...
Detoxification is a process that enables your body to remove toxins from the bloodstream and tissues naturally. In a medical detox center, healthcare providers monitor the process, supporting your body’s...
Hearing that the best way to bring your substance use disorder (SUD) under control is to step away from your life for weeks is terrifying. Many people feel overwhelmed and...
Making the decision to get treatment for addiction is life-changing and offers a wide range of potential opportunities. However, where you go for that care matters. You should seek out...
Addiction is a chronic disease—one that doesn’t have a simple cure. For many people, relapse is part of the journey, not a sign of failure. That’s the honest truth about...
The news is challenging to read, especially if you are inside this world and trying to face an uncertain future. Data from the Virginia Department of Health indicates that, in...