Jan 16, 2024 | Addiction Treatment, 12 Step Rehab, Drug Addiction Treatment, getting help for a loved one with alcoholism, Help for me
Key Takeaways Aspect Key Points Holistic Treatment Addresses the whole person, not just addiction recovery. 24 Hour Supervision Continuous medical and psychiatric support. Psychiatry & Psychology Dual diagnosis and psychotherapy for mental health issues.... Dec 13, 2023 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Drug Detox, getting help for a loved one with alcoholism, Help for me, Medical Aid
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant that is often used as a recreational drug due to its euphoric, relaxing and sedative effects. Although it was originally developed for medical purposes, including as an aesthetic and sleep aid, it... 
Jun 3, 2023 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Detox, getting help for a loved one with alcoholism, Help for me, Medical Aid, Rehab Works, Treatment
Here are the four stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme: 1) Treatment Initiation 2) Early Abstinence 3) Maintaining Abstinence 4) Advanced Recovery. Few alcoholics’ recoveries are this direct. We move back and forth between the four stages, some... 
Sep 13, 2022 | Help for me, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
Am I an addict or an alcoholic? If you are asking yourself this question it means that you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use. It is important to pay attention to these concerns and to find an answer to this question so that you can get help sooner rather... 
Sep 3, 2022 | Help for me
Addiction was first described as a brain disease by scientist Alan Leshner in 1997. Twenty-five years later, scientific research and discovery show that the theory is still true and relevant today. Understanding that addiction is a brain disease helps individuals... 
May 26, 2022 | Rehab Works, Help for me
Addiction is often described as a relapsing condition and many people relapse after treatment, which is why relapse prevention is important. The United States’ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as “a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by... 