It can be scary leaving rehab. Rehab was a ready source of solidarity in a struggle that can feel so alone and hopeless. But there’s a lot you can do to gain confidence in your self and your ability to thrive after rehab. Follow a long forgotten dream. Once you’re feeling a little more settled, consider going ... Read More
Rehab Explained
Seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse can be confusing. What is the treatment like? Why are there groups? What methods are used to treat my condition? These are all common concerns for patients seeking rehabilitation and we want to answer them in this section. Our articles are informed by our licensed mental health and substance abuse facility and help you understand how a rehab facility operates and treats the patient.
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How Drug Replacement Therapy Works for those in Rehabilitation
Drug replacement therapy is a popular and commonly used treatment option these days for people suffering from drug addiction, in particular for those suffering from opiod addiction. Heroin addicts are most frequently the receivers of this sort of treatment, and methadone, used in drug replacement therapy for heroin ... Read More
Ketamine’s History and Impact
"[Ketamine] is potentially the most exciting development in my lifetime for the treatment of mood disorders, but there is still a way to go before this is ready for prime time," says Gerard Sanacora, MD, PhD, director of the Depression Research Program at Yale University. Ketamine was developed in the 1960’s. Surgeons ... Read More
Advocating for Yourself During Recovery From Alcohol & Drug Addiction
You have an addiction to Drugs and Alcohol. It’s an almost impossible thing to admit to yourself and the people you love. It is even harder to seek out addiction recovery treatment like medical detox or going to a drug and alcohol rehab facility. But you’ve acknowledged your addiction and you’ve taken the steps to get ... Read More
Opioids Fighting Opioids: Naloxone and Methadone
There's a saying in drug rehab circles: "A dead person can't recover." While not for everyone, or for every recovery, two drugs have saved many lives. Both are included in the World Health Organization's list of Essential Medicines. Naloxone Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, was recently used to save pop ... Read More
What Kind of Therapy is Right For You?
After you go through a medically supervised alcohol detox program, drug replacement therapy, or come home from attending a drug rehab facility, your next step should be to find a therapist. In fact you may think about seeking out group therapy and personal therapy both. Check out these different ways people do ... Read More
Four Ways to Prepare Professionally for Rehab
Taking time off for rehab can be scary - putting your life on hold, stepping away from the familiar routines of home and work life. The latter is a particularly common concern - how can I take the time I need to deal with my addiction without damaging my professional life? It is important to remember that your health ... Read More
New Therapy To Treat Chemical Imbalances In Recovering Addicts
A new study centered on rats who were addicted to cocaine has revealed promising results when those who were given the therapeutic for serotonin 2C receptors became much less likely to pull the level for more cocaine even when related stimuli were issued. If the results prove to be the same in humans these would help ... Read More
