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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your adult child is currently in treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction and is considering leaving the program before completion. What options do you, as a concerned parent, have? You may wonder...
As you know, a drug addiction can take a significant toll on your loved one’s life and the lives of those around them, affecting work, relationships and other aspects of life. Addiction is a complex...
