Addiction professionals disagree about whether sobriety requires a patient to stop using all drugs or alcohol or just those substances that are not prescribed by their clinical team. Whether a particular drug rehab program supports total abstinence or something else is a factor that should be considered when choosing the right program. Psychological Addiction Treatment […]
Drug Rehab Success Rate
It can be difficult if not impossible to give “success rates” for drug rehab treatment because very few long-term follow-up studies have been done. Because when someone stays sober they don’t really need to visit a medical professional, it’s much harder to do follow-ups than you would for say cancer or heart disease. For this […]
Drug Rehab Statistics
Sadly, access to drug rehab treatment remains low in the United States. And we are paying for it. Here are some statistics on addiction and drug rehab that should shock anyone who cares about the health of our society. SAMHSA looked at people ages 12 and over and estimated that over 23 million people need […]
Luxury Drug Rehab
Ocean views are common in luxury drug rehabs The most typical luxury drug is one that situated on the coast with views of the ocean. The most famous model of luxury drug rehab is the Malibu Model, which was originated by Promises in Malibu, California. Luxury rehabs tend to cost significantly more than other drug […]
Holistic Drug Rehab
A holistic drug rehab is a drug rehab that treats the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. A holistic drug rehab will offer not only traditional therapy and detox, but alternative therapies, with the goal of rebuilding every aspect of your life. These might include alternative treatments such as yoga, Tai Chi, massage, acupuncture, neurofeedback, […]
Experimental Drug Rehab Programs
An experiential drug rehab is one that emphasizes experiences such as wilderness treks, white water rafting, horseback riding, or other outdoor activities while going through the therapeutic process. Some experiential drug rehabs may have a base camp experience as well, but others will conduct the 30-day program in a natural, experiential setting. Young adults tend […]
Executive Drug Rehab Programs
Although the principles behind executive drug treatment may be based on traditional practices known to be effective, some executive drug rehabs have begun to focus on the specialized needs of high-level executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are either in the spotlight in their profession or who may be under intense scrutiny by stockholders or the […]
Christian Drug Rehab Programs
A Christian drug rehab program will focus on the religious beliefs of participants and help them understand their path through scripture and Biblical guidance. Some drug rehabs will offer a special Christian track for those who want to focus on their religious beliefs as part of recovery from addiction. Those who have strong Christian beliefs […]
Alternative Drug Rehabs
Alternative drug rehabs often incorporate Eastern philosophies Alternative drug rehab could refer to many types of rehabs, but often refers to the philosophical spirit of a drug rehab treatment program. An alternative drug rehab might combine Native American healing with group therapy and equine therapy for example. Often an alternative drug rehab will be in […]
12 Step Programs
Most of the highly respect rehabs include an introduction to 12 step programs, which will serve as support systems when you return home. There are very few high-quality rehabs that do not include this introduction, and in fact, those that do not do a disservice to their clients. Returning home without a strong support system […]