Detox is like an experience people are not going to forget any time soon thereafter. While the person is detoxing, their body is getting rid of toxins built up in the body. All the substances the person took recently will go through their bodies. At the end of the detox, a person is sober and…
When it comes to rehab, one of the things to consider is the length of time to be there. If you are wondering whether 30, 60, or 90 days is the right amount of time, it depends on whom you ask, or which program is offered. Usually, 30 days is not enough time to turn…
Addressing addiction is one of the hardest aspects of helping a loved one with an addiction to seek help. When families are involved, they can help the person with addiction see what is going on with other people besides themselves and hopefully help them understand the negative impact. There is a way to approach a…
Men feel they may be invincible but they also struggle to admit this is not always possible to be perfect all the time. That feeling is magnified by drug or alcohol use when people think nothing can stop them or keep them from doing what they want. That sense of invincibility is key to how…
Parenting is a difficult endeavor that is full of pitfalls and ups and downs. When people struggle with addictive disorders like alcoholism, the misuse of prescription drugs or other substances, recovery can feel a million miles away. Going to rehab for parents may be life-saving but it does not come without a lot of consideration…
Positive emotional processing is healthy and healing for recovery. Many men who suffer from addiction have learned to keep clear of their emotions. This keeps them from ever connecting to feelings enough to positively engage with emotions. Men who learn to express their emotions are usually more likely to connect with others better in recovery…
Drug addiction is difficult for people who are trying to work through internal issues and need help getting past detox. Once they are on the other side of detox, they need full-on rehab with counseling, supportive services, and treatment plans which help them re-integrate into their lives. Individualized treatment plans are helpful and are designed…
Setting rules in rehab is not anyone’s idea of a good time. It is hard to follow the rules. It is hard to feel up to doing what others tell you to do. The rule is in place for your own good and the betterment of your sobriety. Some of the rules that may be…
Legos may seem like an unlikely way to work on healing in recovery, but it can have myriad benefits for the brain and body most people would not consider. It is unorthodox to use kids toys to aid in adult healing from issues like addiction, but it can also be healing. Re-Building Your Life When…
People who look for addiction treatment are not always able to go because of many different barriers they face. This may be financial or personal reasons, but it may be hard to overcome without support from family, friends, insurance providers, and others who can offer a way forward. It may mean looking at different options…