by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment
The Transtheoretical Model of Change helps to identify and explain the levels of transition your loved one experiences when considering recovery from addiction. The American Psychological Association publishes a clear definition of the term “addiction.”...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
We always feel a strong attachment to our neighbors. We see them so often that they’re practically family, even if we don’t know much about them. However, when a addicted neighbor is potentially struggling, it’s a tricky situation. You don’t want to see them...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment
When a loved one enters an addiction treatment program, he or she must follow different phases of treatment based on the situation and his or her current health. Each individual follows a five-phase step-down model of treatment that focuses on individual needs and...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
A person dealing with addiction issues often receives the message to quit using. How to actually quit is the tricky part. It’s about doing things differently, living life differently. This is where getting into some kind of recovery program that has behavioral...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment
A substance abuse counselor helps individuals throughout the recovery process. Counselors work with individuals and families prior to admission to a treatment facility, during rehab, and as part of a comprehensive aftercare program to help increase recovery success....
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
Substance abuse disorders take a toll on the entire family. That’s why the entire family is typically instrumental for the addict entering recovery. Sometimes, without even knowing it, family members and friends can actually make addictive behaviors worse. Find...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction
Benzodiazepine withdrawal happens when your loved one attempts to stop taking this medication that’s commonly prescribed for anxiety. The symptoms of withdrawal range in degree from insomnia to seizures and may be influenced by several factors: How long the...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Addiction treatment programs offer a wide array of solutions and options that help a loved one focus on his or her recovery goals. In some cases, a treatment specialist or a medical professional determines that a loved one needs medication in addiction recovery and as...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment
As you reflect on your condition during your search for a treatment facility to overcome your substance addiction, it is important to keep in mind your overall health, which includes your emotional and physical needs. When you start to choose a treatment facility, you...
by TopRehabs | Mar 7, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
We live in a post-modern, secular humanist society that has largely turned its back on spiritual needs and religious beliefs. Many point to this lack of recognition of the spiritual aspects of human nature as a major cause of the ills and evils that plague our world....
