Since substance abuse and addiction are highly individual problems, there will always be a need for a wide variety of treatment options and settings. For example, both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings offer profound immediate and future benefits. What is an outpatient program? What are the benefits associated with this treatment option? At Memphis Recovery…
The effects of heroin are one of the main reasons that so many people struggle to get sober. The physical and psychological effects are challenging to deal with once you become dependent. One of the reasons there’s such a stigma surrounding addiction is that people don’t understand these effects. However, understanding the devastating physical and…
When you’re recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, it helps to have a wide range of resources available. The main treatments used in recovery programs include both medication and psychotherapy. Today, there is also an increasing use of additional options, known as complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM. Paired with primary treatments, these options offer…
All top experts recommend that you get professional help for serious drinking problems. Enrollment in alcohol addiction treatment is a crucial step. An alcohol rehab center provides you with three main benefits. First, it helps you bring your alcohol use to an end. It also provides the treatment you need to create a sober lifestyle.…
For many people, July 4th celebrations are strongly linked to alcohol use. That may not be a big concern for everyone. But it’s a major issue for anyone who has completed alcohol addiction treatment. After all, you’ve worked hard to get sober and maintain your sobriety. How do you make sure that you will continue…
Prescription drug abuse is a widespread problem across the country. Misuse of medication may lead to serious short-term effects. It may also produce damaging long-term effects. One major possible outcome of prolonged medication abuse is addiction. There is also the ever-present danger of experiencing an overdose. In addition, long-term abuse may expose you to an…