Jun 3, 2022 | Drug Addiction
There are a number of medicines that have been approved for treating substance use disorder and this begs the question can addiction be treated with medication. How effective is medication for the treatment of addiction? Giving a person medication alone is of little... 
Jun 2, 2022 | Rehab Works
When it comes to addiction treatment, inpatient versus outpatient rehab both have their pros and cons when it comes to treating addiction and alcoholism. Certain categories of client do better in inpatient and outpatient is more appropriate for others. This is blog... 
Jun 1, 2022 | Drug Addiction
Evidence shows that the longer a person stays in treatment, the higher the chances that they will achieve long-term sobriety. But even brief treatment is better than no treatment at all. Aftercare and outpatient programmes are a good idea for those unable to spend a... 
May 30, 2022 | Rehab Works
Addiction treatment works best when addicts or alcoholics successfully complete rehab treatment and don’t drop out before the process in finished. Client engagement has also been found to increase an addicted client’s chance of successful long-term sobriety. This is... 
May 28, 2022 | Rehab Works
Dealing with addiction is hard enough on its own, but it is even more difficult when you’re dealing with a co-occurring mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder. The link between mental illness and addiction goes both ways. About 50% of people with a... 
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... 
