Let’s say you or a loved one has almost completed an alcohol or other drug addiction treatment program. Or maybe you’re going to start an outpatient program, but living at home isn’t a sober, supportive environment for you. Every halfway house will have its own unique rules, but these rules are relatively common among halfway […]
Medical and mental health professionals can provide guidance and can treat any symptoms as needed. This can make withdrawal easier and might make success more likely. Detox is the body’s process of ridding itself of toxic substances, including drugs like crack. If a person is struggling with crack addiction, their body has become dependent on […]
But there are other factors as well, including genetics and pre-existing health problems. For this reason, we strongly advise speaking with a medical professional before trying to quit on your own. You should plan to taper for between three and seven days depending on how much you’re used to drinking. Slowly reduce the amount of […]
There are numerous benefits to group therapy and peer support meetings that aren’t available in a one-on-one setting. Sessions may occur anywhere from daily to monthly, depending on the level of care. For example, intensive outpatient treatment may require meeting twice a week, while inpatient programs may offer daily sessions. After playing with them, transition […]
Treatment programs have been so desperately starved for resources that they could not meet the demand for their services. The total number of drug users was a moot issue in many cities; whatever that number was, it exceeded the number who could be served. Short-term medical use of opioid painkillers can help to manage severe pain after […]