Rehab and Detox
Zero tolerance policies for alcohol and drug use are common in the United States. Federal laws administer zero tolerance against drinking under the age of 21 and using illegal drugs. However, more local rules and regulations are causing bigger problems. Zero tolerance policies are a recent trend in the nation’s school systems, and they …
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If you are caught up in a drug addiction, it can be easy to lose hope that you will ever be able to get your life back on track. Whether you’ve tried to kick the habit on your own and failed or you just can’t find the strength to make it on your own, there …
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One of the factors that many people consider in choosing a drug or alcohol addiction program is its location. Some people prefer to be close to home, while others want to get away. There are benefits and drawbacks for each option. Whether the treatment center you choose is down the street or across the country, …
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We want you to come to our rehab facility. Of course we do, you’re thinking. But let’s be very clear we want you to find recovery here. This is not a place to come because your friends are giving rehab a try, or because your favorite celebrity is doing it. Substance abuse treatment is a …
Holidays can be an extremely difficult time for a recovering addict. Gatherings are full of family, friends, and alcohol. Holidays are generally considered an extra stressful time of year for people who don’t suffer from alcoholism, and having this condition makes it that much worse. When temptations seem to be all around because everyone else …
Many rehab facilities offer various forms of alternative medicine to addicts. While some treatment centers provide prescription drugs to make the detox period more comfortable, a growing number of experts see that it can be counterproductive to give an addict more drugs.