PHP for Heroin Treatment: Are you a Candidate?
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program? Partial Hospitalization Programs are often a good choice in detoxing and recovering from heroin addiction as well as other addictions. In partial hospitalization, unlike starting in residential treatment or going through intensive outpatient care, you spend a lot of your time detoxing from heroin and any other addictive substances in your body. Detoxification is necessary. These drugs cannot just stay in your body. They are making you sick. Our residential...
How to Get Someone into Rehab: A Guide for Loved Ones of an Addict
Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction can break your heart and make you second-guess everything you say and do. Your loved one may be in denial, and you may feel like you’re walking a fine line between helping and enabling. You may have suggested rehab, only to get shot down. As things get worse, you’ll start to wonder what you’re doing wrong. Don’t blame yourself. Studies show that only 11 percent...
How Does Rehab Work?
The opioid epidemic has captured the public's attention with its frightening death toll. Yet, opioid addiction represents a comparatively small amount of total drug addiction in the US. Of the approximately 20 million Americans who struggle with substance abuse, opioid abuse accounts for around 10 percent. When someone struggling with substance abuse or their loved ones look into treatment options, they'll typically find lots of references to rehab. Of course, saying...
Is a Partial Hospitalization Program Right for You? Find Out Here
Drug and alcohol abuse affects more than 23.5 million people in the United States. If you're struggling with addiction, you're definitely not alone. Research shows that those who take part in addiction recovery programs achieve greater rates of sobriety than those who do not. It's important to note that not all programs are the same, though. Often, the most effective treatment program is a partial hospitalization program. Never heard of this kind of program? Not sure...
What to Expect From an Alcohol Detox
Despite being legal, alcohol is actually an incredibly dangerous drug. There's a lot of potential for addiction and the process of withdrawing from alcohol is extremely difficult. In fact, alcohol is one of the only drugs that has potentially lethal side effects when you stop using it. It's also very difficult to quit, as alcohol is everywhere in our society. To maximize your chances of successfully stopping drinking, you should consider...