Most people develop their concepts of drug and alcohol rehab what to expect from popular culture and news stories. These are full of stories about celebrities who check themselves into rehab after drug- or alcohol-induced public meltdowns. Celebrity rehab centers are often shown as luxurious retreats. Here residents spend their time lounging around a pool or…
Methamphetamine is one of the most dangerous drugs on the market, creating addiction in as little as one or two uses. The drug appearance ranges from white to brown crystalline powder. It can also be clear, chunky crystals shaped like small pieces of ice or shards of broken glass. Meth can also come in liquid…
Drinking alcoholic beverages has become a socially acceptable practice at family gatherings, special occasions, parties and a part of everyday life. People drink to feel relaxed, lower inhibitions, and because it is the thing to do at certain occasions like a wedding. There is a responsible way to drink and then there are signs drinking…
The recovering alcoholic who falls off the wagon is a common character in popular culture. Depictions of this character show him succumbing to some stressful event with an alcohol binge. Afterward, he cleans himself up and never has another drop of alcohol. This simplistic depiction ignores the challenges that recovering alcoholics face after they have…
How does drug addiction affect the family? If you’re a son, father, husband, uncle, or grandfather, you might be wondering exactly how drug use and drug addiction can make a difference for your family. But though many people think of drug addition as a “victimless crime,” the fact is that nobody does drugs in a…
Intensive psychotherapy for addiction treatment is a supercharged form of regular therapy. With intensive inpatient therapy, a patient might spend six to seven hours per day in therapy sessions. Group sessions can mix in with individual therapy, as can specific workshops and medical therapy. Inpatient therapy sessions will continue for four to five consecutive days. During…
Because alcoholism is such a widespread problem, it has spawned a massive amount of research has been conducted in an effort to thwart it. Over the years, scientists have developed—and discovered—many types of medication for alcohol withdrawal treatment that help make alcohol withdrawal manageable. Alcohol withdrawal is a menacing illness that be tough to endure…
What can I do about prescription pill addiction? Millions of Americans right now are fighting for their lives against prescription pill addiction. Unfortunately, there are many facts about prescription drug abuse that people don’t know, and this leaves them vulnerable to developing addictions themselves. Hopefully you already know that prescription painkillers aren’t safer than illegal…
The day is finally here. The sun is shining outside as you gather your things and sign out at the front registry. You completed your intensive residential treatment program here at The Last Resort and you’re ready to walk out into the world a new man and begin your life after alcohol rehab. Beginning Life After…
Watching Tiger sinking an incredible putt that placed him 1 behind the tournament leader at the Valspar Championship two weekends ago was one of those moments where you felt goosebumps run up your arms. At least, that’s what seeing my childhood hero’s comeback felt like to me. Next to my father and grandfathers, Tiger Woods…