One of the most difficult parts of getting sober if you’re battling a substance use disorder is detoxification. Drinking orange juice is an easy way to alleviate some of the symptoms of withdrawal during detox. At Promises, we offer addiction treatment services to help you recover. Learn more by calling 844.875.5609. Withdrawal and Orange Juice: …
One of the most daunting experiences after getting treatment at an alcohol rehab center is knowing where to find fun sober activities and new sober friends to participate with you. But have no fear. Let’s consider some suggestions that can serve as a great starting place for your new and most exciting sober life. Of …
Eating disorders aren’t about food. Rather, they have everything to do with a distorted body image. Two conditions stand out. When struggling with bulimia vs. anorexia, where do you find help? To learn more about bulimia treatment, call us today at 844.875.5609. Bulimia vs. Anorexia: Differences and Similarities Eating disorders are a complex form of …
You’ve decided getting sober is now what you’d like to do. What’s next? The next step is to acknowledge that you have an addiction and ask for help to overcome it. This is the most important decision before you. It won’t come easily, but you can arrive at it. Ask yourself this: Do I want …
There’s an old saying that you’re only as old as you feel. But that’s just telling half of the story. When it comes to those of us of a “certain age,” whatever that age may be, who have been comfortably ensconced in our particular drug of choice for many a year, it may often mean …
Thinking about your fresh start after drug rehab may find you fondly reminiscing about the good old days. You may think about the times you caroused and partied with your “old friends” before getting serious and getting clean. But there’s an insidious danger in falling prey to these kinds of thoughts. And there’s definitely a …
Relapse prevention is an important part of substance abuse treatment. It helps individuals to better understand their triggers for relapse and develop strategies and approaches to manage those triggers more effectively. Relapse prevention also enables people to recognize the warning signs of relapse, which can help them take action before a full-blown relapse occurs. Learn …
Detoxification is the first step on the road to recovery. Right now, you wake up to withdrawal symptoms. After a week of detox, you wake up without them. What are the benefits of a medical drug detox center as opposed to self-detox? Why Self-Detox Fails so Frequently You’re thinking of white-knuckling it. Already, you’ve tossed …
Sometimes you will hear someone use the words “dependence” and “addiction” interchangeably. Is it possible to be physically dependent on drugs or alcohol and not be addicted? Yes, it is. Some drugs, particularly opioids, cause physical dependency in a short period of time, requiring a professional opioid addiction treatment to recover successfully. According to the …
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Life after rehab is hard, and making the transition into so-called normal life leads many recovering addicts to relapse. To make the transition easier, some people choose sober living facilities for a period of time after rehab. Also sometimes called a halfway house, a sober living home (SLH) is a place where you can get …
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