Recognizing Drug Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Detox, Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinSeptember 25, 2019You might experience drug withdrawal symptoms even if you’re not trying to get clean. In fact, it’s the discomfort of these symptoms that contribute to the cycle of addiction. A men’s or women’s detox center can help you overcome addiction by easing you through the withdrawal process. People often relapse when they try to detox…
What Do Most Successful Rehab Programs Have in Common? Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Detox, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJuly 22, 2019Drug rehab success rates statistics are hard to find because success is difficult to measure. It is hard for rehab centers to keep track of how many clients have stayed sober after treatment. The number of clients who complete treatment, on the other hand, is easier to measure. For publicly funded treatment centers, the completion…
How Many People Die From Morphine? Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinJuly 2, 2019In 2014, there were an estimated 4,022 morphine-related deaths. Approximately 1,090 of these cases involved mixing morphine with either heroin or oxycodone. What Is Morphine? Morphine is potent pain reliever used legally in the clinical setting, most notably in people with terminal cancer. Morphine is an opioid agonist. This means it blocks pain signals to…
Rehab vs. Prison: Is Incarceration Stopping Addiction Crimes? Addiction Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Detox, Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinJune 22, 2019A debate rages between the penal system and the mental health system. The question is how we handle addicted individuals who commit nonviolent crimes (such as carrying illegal substances). At the core of the debate, it’s rehab vs. prison for addiction having a showdown. But this debate is often held away from the plethora of…
Taking Time Off Work for Drug Rehab Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJune 6, 2018Nicole drank until she blacked out every night, but managed to drag herself out of bed each morning and go to work. Because she continued to work and pay her bills, she spent years denying that she had a drinking problem. Denial and other defense mechanisms are particularly strong among high-functioning alcoholics (HFAs). “HFAs may…
9 Multidisciplinary Addiction Treatment Techniques Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinApril 23, 2018By Christian Castaneda, LCSW, Program Director at Promises Malibu Addiction recovery cannot be achieved through one method alone. Research has shown that a multidisciplinary approach is essential for both healing from the ravages of addiction and maintaining sobriety. The best drug rehabs address addiction on all levels and offer support for mind, body and spirit.…
Affordable Drug Rehab: When Is the Right Time? Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinOctober 16, 2017At what time of year is drug or alcohol rehab treatment the most affordable? For many people, the last few months of the year are the most practical. “The holidays can be a hard time for everyone, especially for people with addiction and their families,” says David Sack, MD, chief medical officer at Elements Behavioral…
5 Common Objections to Rehab: Excuses for Not Going Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJune 21, 2017Denial and resistance to change is one of the insidious hallmarks of addiction. It’s not uncommon for addicted individuals to resist getting help and to reject the notion that they need help. You may have heard the phrase, “I’m not going to rehab,” countless times because your loved one truly believes they do not have…
Inpatient Rehab Checklist Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJune 14, 2017You’ve made the important decision to enter inpatient rehab and understandably have questions and concerns. Addiction has been a long road full of angst, bouts of depression, health problems and a host of personal problems, but it’s familiar. For first-time clients, rehab represents uncharted territory, so it’s natural to feel some trepidation, not to mention…
8 Myths About Addiction You SHOULDN’T Believe Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinMay 22, 2017We all sometimes fall for the myths that our society feeds us. Don’t fall for these myths about addiction. Knowing the truth can save lives. Myth #1: Sheer willpower gets an addict through detox, rehab and long-term recovery. Yeah, the way sheer willpower gets a cancer patient into recovery… As absurd as we know it…
