If you or a loved one are looking to receive substance abuse treatment, you will typically have two options to choose from: either an inpatient drug rehab or an outpatient treatment program. These two programs have a common goal – rehabilitation. However, they each have their own unique benefits and level of care. While many…
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If you are considering rehab for drug or alcohol addiction, you’ll want to choose the best one for you. Before you can decide, it’s important to understand the difference between inpatient vs outpatient rehab. These two programs can be extremely beneficial for those battling substance abuse, but their differences should be taken into consideration when…
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Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
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The topic of substance abuse inspires a lot of popular opinions — much of them misinformed. In part, that’s due to the way addiction and addiction treatment are portrayed in popular culture. Watch these depictions carefully, and you will be able to detect many addiction treatment myths. The reality about addiction treatment is vastly different…
DetailsA sobering reality about Substance Abuse Detox treatment in New Jersey and how it may be a necessity.Table of Contents Myth #1: You can detox at home Myth #2: Can a detox be fatal? Myth #3: Can you detox in 7 Days? Myth #4: Detox is a horrible experience Myth #5: Detox ruins your life…
DetailsWhat is detox? It falls into two fundamental types that persist for some time following the cessation of alcohol and drug usage. First, detoxification, or detox for short, is necessary to kick start the recovery process and lay the foundation for substance use recovery. It’s the process of removing substances from your body, typically with…
DetailsMaking a choice to separate or wean off a particularly harmful substance in your life is brave and empowering. Whether it’s alcohol, opiates, Xanax, or any other substance whose cons outweigh the benefits, this choice is the first in many vital steps to achieving freedom. But this choice isn’t the only choice we have to…
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Most people in the United States drink beer or wine as a way of enjoying themselves or relaxing. Alcohol is common in most social gatherings as a way of celebration. To prevent alcohol use disorder, you need to monitor the amount of alcohol you consume. Heavy drinking means consuming more than three drinks a day…
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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 40 million adults in the United States struggle with anxiety disorders. Environmental reasons and genetics act as triggers of an anxiety attack. Various experiences, emotions, and events may invite the symptoms of anxiety or worsen them. Anxiety triggers differ from person to person. Anxiety is…
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When used as directed, Xanax can provide great relief to people with significant issues with anxiety or panic disorders. At the same time, the drug has some properties that are less than flattering. Chief among these properties is Xanax’s addictive qualities. If someone around you is using Xanax by prescription or as a recreational substance,…
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