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Are There Different Types Of Alcoholism?
Alcoholism affects millions of individuals each day throughout the US alone. While alcoholism runs rampant in many areas of the world, it is important to understand the different types of alcoholism that infiltrate the lives of individuals. Consuming alcohol does not affect each individual the same, which is why it is necessary to have a…
Read MoreThe Secrets to Staying Sober After Going to a Rehab Facility in Florida
Although achieving sobriety is an incredible accomplishment that’s worth celebrating, staying sober after going to a rehab facility is an entirely different hurdle. Rehab facilities usually provide a supportive living environment that helps build a solid foundation of sobriety by promoting safety and comfort. Additionally, rehab centers have adopted many physical barriers that can help…
Read MoreHow And Why Non Profit Drug Rehab Centers Don’t Actually Mean Free
Barriers to addiction recovery usually boil down to two issues, a willingness to get help and finding a way to pay for it. There are more choices out there for recovery than at any other time in our history. For those who have no health insurance and who can’t necessarily take time off from work…
Read MoreWhy It Is Important to Include Inpatient Treatment Into Your Rehab Stay
When you first consider your treatment options for an alcohol or drug addiction, the biggest decision you’ll need to make is whether to pursue outpatient or inpatient rehab. Many people become intimidated at the thought of inpatient treatment. When you’re not sure what to expect, how treatment will affect your life, and whether you can…
Read MoreWhy Most Employers Understand Someone Needing To Attend An Alcohol Treatment Center
If you have recently made the decision to seek treatment for your alcohol abuse problem, you may be worried that your boss will not approve your plan. You may even be concerned about the possibility of losing your job or being denied any future job promotions due to your substance abuse problem and your decision…
Read MoreSigns That You Need A 28 Day Program
Alcoholism is a difficult and unique addiction. Unlike addictions to some other substances, identifying alcoholism generally requires a look at overall behavior patterns of yourself or loved ones. Drinking, in itself, is not illegal. In fact, drinking has become a culturally normative behavior for many. So how do you know how much is too much?…
Read MoreReasons Why Your Boss Would Want You To Go To Both Detox And Treatment Together
You may wonder, like many others, whether your boss would receive the news about your need for treatment, positively and not get angry. You might even worry that you’ll only be able to get the detox process without the treatment program. Getting help for your addiction problem and keeping your job are both very important…
Read MoreThings You Probably Didn’t Know About Programs for Alcoholics
You probably already have some ideas about what rehab is like for alcoholics. There is a lot of group therapy, storytelling and hand holding along with one-on-one sessions with a psychologist who helps you come up with an “action plan”. While it’s true many inpatient rehab programs use these resources and strategies to help people…
Read MoreLessons Learned From Attending An Inpatient Rehab In Florida
I remember the day my world fell apart. I struggled with drug addiction for five years before getting help. I ruined relationships, lost my job, and hit rock bottom. While most of my family members turned their backs on me because of my behavior, there were a few who cared enough to push me in…
Read More5 Things You Should Know About Support Groups For Alcoholism
To recover from an alcohol addiction, you go through a treatment program designed for your situation. Each person will have a slightly different experience, but they’ll all need various types of counseling sessions to help them to beat the addiction, initially. Once you get past the first stage of being sober, you will need recovery…
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