Drug Rehab Info

Addiction professionals have long recognized the need for intensive therapy at affordable prices. In recent years, intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) has begun to bridge the gap between traditional inpatient drug addiction treatment and weekly outpatient sessions, providing a cost-effective option for those struggling with addiction. Differences Between Outpatient Rehabs and Inpatient Rehabs Traditional outpatient drug […]

Marijuana is one of those drugs that users claim is nonaddictive, and it may be for many people. However, it is clear based on the number of people seeking treatment for their marijuana habit that it is addictive.  Chronic marijuana users report withdrawal symptoms that are difficult to handle, and that is why they seek […]

People rarely plan to get addicted to heroin. In many cases, the first step is experimentation with prescription painkillers such as OxyContin or Vicodin, which progresses into heroin abuse when the drugs become too costly or too difficult to score. Whatever the path, once addicted to heroin, life inevitably spirals out of control. Addicted to […]

Drug addiction rehab has come a long way since the days of confrontational, blame-based treatment. As research has developed and awareness has grown, experts have begun to treat addiction as a chronic brain disease. Although drug addiction rehab can’t realistically be described as “fun,” there are elements of sober fun and the experience is deeply […]

On any given day during 2008, SAMHSA reports that 16,000 people used cocaine. Even as awareness grows about the dangers of cocaine abuse, people continue to use the drug. Often, cocaine abuse begins because it revs up a night out or allows a student or professional to work longer and harder than their peers. The […]

Monsters and demons aren’t only the stuff of nightmares and horror movies – they can also seem terrifyingly real to people using synthetic drugs like bath salts. Bath salts sound innocent enough, but these stimulant drugs have caused an uproar in communities all across the U.S. The Scope of Bath Salts Addiction According to the […]

Alcohol is one of the most widely abused drugs. It is a depressant, which means it has relaxing and disinhibiting effects. Other effects of alcohol abuse include nausea, vomiting, disturbed sleep, impaired judgment and coordination, and increased aggression. Prolonged alcohol use can lead to addiction as well as permanent damage to the brain and liver. […]

What exactly is drug rehab treatment and how does it differ from other forms of treatment, such as outpatient counseling, 12-step programs, or hospitalization? Initial Drug Rehab Treatment Assessment When you first start drug rehab treatment you will undergo an initial assessment. This will often start with an interview asking you questions such as: What […]

Ultimately, the goal of going to drug rehab is to build a new life. If you or someone you love is trapped by the chains of addiction, drug rehab can be the first step toward real freedom. You want an exceptional life. You want to experience joy, love, peace, tranquility. Until you take that first […]