As unbelievable as it may seem, research has shown that it really is possible for almost anyone to become physically and or mentally dependent, or…
Drug and alcohol abuse is becoming an increasingly common occurrence in our modern society. Rates of drug and alcohol abuse are rapidly rising all across…
Drug addiction counselors are especially trained professionals with certifications in both drug addiction and counseling. It is often necessary to complete additional post-secondary training and…
Many addicts become self-created experts and denying the seriousness of their situation, regardless of how devastating the consequences of their addiction may be to themselves…
AÂ detoxification program is a process that essentially involves a series of steps in order to actively help in the elimination of toxic substances that might…
Detox is often the first step in any successful addiction treatment program. Detox is the process of the addict stopping the use of the addictive…
An addiction specialist is a doctor who has been certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, or it could be a psychiatrist who has…
Today I want to talk about 90 days of treatment from a nursing perspective. Having been a nurse in the field of addiction recovery for…
One of the most powerful addictions today is to prescription drugs. Prescription drugs abuse is qualified as an individual taking medication that was prescribed to…
12 step recovery centers, along with the 12 step programs they utilize, – have taken a bit of a public relations hit in recent years.…