Detox

All opioids work by binding to certain nerve receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other areas of the body. These receptors, called opioid receptors, are linked to the body’s pain and stress response. Replacing a drug your body has become dependent on with a prescription medication is a part of recovery known as medication-assisted […]

This seemed to imply that 5 months without cocaine would restore much of what was lost in terms of brain function. In-patient treatment programs can help people go through cocaine withdrawal in a safe and medically monitored setting. Medical and mental health professionals can provide guidance and can treat any symptoms as needed. Sometimes, people […]

These services are often offered on a short-term basis, long enough to stabilize your symptoms. That is because the brain is plastic and changes in response to experience—the capacity that underlies all learning. Recovery, like addiction itself, relies on neuroplasticity. In one set of studies looking at some measures of dopamine system function, activity returned […]

Would-be volunteers who wish to share their animals for the benefit of their communities can get the requisite training to qualify for the program. Among its myriad reported benefits, AAT for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may improve fine motor skills. It can also promote socialization skills by fostering behaviors such as sharing and […]

House goes on a full on Vicodin binge, ending in an episode where he jumps off a balcony into a hotel pool as a crowd of onlookers including Wilson look on. In order to try to get Tritter off his back, House heads to rehab. Tritter is unimpressed and the court case continues, despite House’s […]

Energy healing, including practices like Reiki, aims to balance the body’s energy fields. In the context of addiction, it’s believed to cleanse negative energies, reduce cravings, and promote emotional and physical healing. Energy healing techniques, such as Reiki and chakra balancing, can help restore balance and promote emotional healing in individuals recovering from addiction. These […]

This means unpleasant withdrawal symptoms will occur when someone stops using the drug. This is because the body has grown accustomed to heroin and requires it to function. Once evaluation is complete, stabilization is the next step. Detoxing from heroin can take anywhere from a few days to more than a week. The duration of […]

Groups can accentuate this process and extend it to include changes in how group members relate to bosses, parents, spouses, siblings, children, and people in general. Also outside the scope of this TIP is the use of peer-led self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or group activities like social events, religious services, sports, and […]

You can write about how you knew you hit rock bottom and needed help. You can also write about the secondary problems that came about because of your substance abuse issues and why you want to change them. And the more honest you are towards yourself, the more of a useful tool you will find […]

This article, for example, outlines the CORE process, which stands for Commit, Objectify, Respond, Enjoy. By employing these simple techniques, you can beat the bottle quietly — and for free — in the dignity of your own home. To find a treatment program, browse the top-rated addiction treatment facilities in each state by visiting our […]