May 27, 2022 | Rehab Works
An addict or alcoholic going to treatment is likely to be facing myriad issues, and many of these are issues other than addiction. These issues include medical, social, vocational and legal problems that are associated and contributory factors to their addiction or... 
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... 
May 25, 2022 | Drug Addiction, Help for me
What are myths about addiction and sobriety? Can they stop people from getting into recovery? For rehab to be effective, these myths need to be challenged by the truth. This is why it is important to have people on the staff of a treatment centre who are in recovery... 
May 24, 2022 | Rehab Works
Although levels of motivation at the start of therapy have no effect on treatment outcomes, improving a person’s motivation to change during treatment improves the likelihood of treatment success, the key lies in them believing change is possible. Improving an... 
May 23, 2022 | Rehab Works
Addiction treatment is usually comprised of a number of different types of therapies that work towards a successful rehab admission and recovery. Group therapy is important as it allows the client to connect and relate to other addicts or alcoholics. But group therapy... 
May 22, 2022 | Rehab Works
Addicts and alcoholics who come into treatment are often scared about getting clean and sober, they bring with them beliefs and expectations that need to be comprehensively considered and addressed by the therapist. If they are not addressed the entire therapeutic... 
May 20, 2022 | Drug Addiction, Help for me
A relapse after treatment can feel like the end of the world or a hopeless situation. But it is not. The reality is that many people require multiple treatment attempts before they find long-term recovery. Relapse is often part of the learning process. It is your... 
May 19, 2022 | Rehab Works, Help for a loved one
Many people think that drug and alcohol rehabilitative treatment will only work if a client is willing and enthusiastic about going to rehab and getting sober and this begs the question, does involuntary rehab work? But evidence shows that low motivation, or just not... 
May 17, 2022 | Drug Addiction, Help for a loved one
When it comes to bringing your loved one to treatment, time is of the essence. To save a life, rehab should be easy to access with as few obstacles as possible. You should know about rehabilitative treatment: What works. This list was compiled by the European... 
May 16, 2022 | Drug Addiction
One of the most common questions people ask is: Does rehab work? The short answer is yes! It can be a scary time when you or a loved one is lost in substance abuse and addiction. It is incredibly important that a person in this position gets help as soon as possible,... 
May 13, 2022 | Rehab Works
When it comes to drug and alcohol rehab, what works? Learn everything you need to know about what constitutes successful substance abuse treatment. This list of 20 key elements of an addiction treatment programme that works compiled by the European Association for the... 
May 10, 2022 | Drug Addiction
Official definitions of addiction describe it as a brain disease and, importantly, not a choice. It may come as relief to many people who are stuck in the terrifying cycle of addiction that they have a medical condition and are not necessarily weak or bad people. But... 