Substance Abuse Resources

If you have taken the time to read the articles describing outpatient and inpatient care, then you know there are different levels of severity associated with addiction and substance abuse. You should first consider which type of care is the best fit for your level of addiction. If you decide that inpatient care is right for you, then there are a few things you should expect when checking into rehab. You can be prepared and complete the program and be one step closer to sobriety. What to Expect...

Emotional or situational triggers can break even the strongest wills when it comes to addiction relapse. The best thing you can do to avoid relapse is know your relapse triggers and find coping mechanisms if you can’t avoid them. Once you have a plan to avoid these relapse triggers or you have a way of coping, then you can start to take your life back one day at a time. This journey starts with learning what these triggers are. Below is a list of the most common emotional or situation relapse tr...

Watching a family member or loved one recover from their addiction can be a heartbreaking process, but one you and the rest of your family and friends will have to endure if you want them to recover successfully. The most important thing to remember is that your loved one wants to get better, but their addiction will do everything in its power to hinder and halt their progress. As a family or friend, you and the people in their life can help them by learning the following tips and understanding ...

Addiction can come in many forms and can be pretty damaging to a person’s life. That’s why it’s so important to help the people in your life that suffer from addiction. By learning about the different types of addiction and how these can emerge in a person’s life, you will be better equipped to identify and help your loved ones through their problems. Addiction can be treated and managed, you just have to take the first step and identify the problem immediately. The Two Main Types of Addiction ...

Talking to a loved one who has a substance abuse problem is never easy. Whether it’s alcohol or drugs, your loved one needs help and a lot of times addicts can’t identify their problem, so it’s up to you help them. Even if you’re not an expert in the field, you should talk to your loved one and convince them to seek professional help. Fortunately, there are a few good strategies that have proven to be successful in helping you achieve that goal. 5 Tips for Talking to Someone with an Addiction P...

Substance abuse in the elderly has increased dramatically over the years because of the growing population of people over age 65 in the United States and the shifting attitude towards drug use for to relieve pain. While it is true that some medications prescribed by professionals can help relieve joint pain and other maladies but seniors are finding it harder and harder to stop using these medications after their pain has been remedied. In addition, many seniors drink alcohol to handle their pai...

Rehabilitation counseling or addiction therapy is one of the most essential aspects of overcoming substance abuse addiction. However, many are completely unaware of the methods involved in these types of counseling. The first step of substance abuse rehabilitation counseling is usually a session to discuss your addiction and the substances you have abused, leading to detoxing. However, the actual counseling session remains a mystery. This aspect of rehabilitation is actually the most pivotal bec...

Planning an intervention is a very delicate and emotional process, but it shows that you care about the individual and it may just be the push they need to finally seek professional help. You want to make sure that everyone involved is in close relation to the person and it would be best to have an intervention specialist present to facilitate. Regardless of how you decide to initiate the intervention, there is a set of commonly accepted steps that should be performed to make sure you achieve th...

It can be a family member or your other half, but living with someone suffering from addiction is extremely difficult. You can sometimes feel overwhelmed as you go about your day trying to walk on eggshells through the subject of addiction. However, you don’t have to live in fear of setting off an emotional trigger or in some way influencing them to abuse again. As long as you follow a few simple guidelines, you should have all the tools you need to have a happy and healthy household relationshi...

If you are someone that has a strong connection to your religion, then faith-based rehab centers might be the best option for you to overcome your addiction. Many people find it harder to break free from substance abuse using the traditional methods of standard rehab centers. They simply don’t connect with the philosophies of these institutions. Faith-based rehab centers work with your strong religious connection and have treatment and counseling based on your faith. Studies have shown that you’...