Interventions should always be facilitated by an experienced, skilled interventionist in a delicate and caring manner in a way that the individual of concern does not feel like they are being attacked. In addition it is imperative that all interventions are individualized and unique and will use a blend of three different models of rehab…
DetailsPrioritizing Your Recovery Goals Starting your healing journey is an important part of the process. Once you are on the path to healing, you can begin thinking about your recovery goals because creating and prioritizing your recovery goals will ensure that your future will go more smoothly. Consequently, you won’t be as overwhelmed by the…
DetailsGoing through alcohol withdrawal may seem overwhelming to face. There are several fears that people have when they think about going through this process. For some people, it’s just the fear of the unknown. Others may have anxiety because they’ve heard stories about people going through alcohol withdrawal. Whatever your reasons may be for hesitating…
DetailsHello everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Perspective Matters: This Week in Behavioral Healthcare. I’m your host Glenn Hadley with Southworth Associates. I just want to take a brief minute to thank our sponsors not only for the show but also for the upcoming event, “Perspectives: A Time For Change.” We’re just really…
DetailsIf you feel that you drink too much, then you may have considered participating in alcohol detox. At Summit Detox, we believe that an alcohol detox program in South Florida is an excellent first step in taking your life back and regaining your happiness. However, you may be wondering whether you need an alcohol detox…
DetailsWe all have habits that we would be better off without. Many times, these habits are more or less harmless, like nail-biting. At other times, these habits can be harmful to ourselves and others. If you’re seeking to manage or treat a particular behavior or habit that is getting in the way of you living…
DetailsDrug addiction affects more than just the individual who is doing drugs. It impacts their family, loved ones, and the community. When someone becomes addicted to drugs, they often times isolate themselves from others because of their drug activity. This puts a wedge between them and their family and has an impact on your relationships.…
DetailsIf you have undergone a successful recovery, avoiding relapse is critical as you do not want to return to the troubled past. As such, you should focus on maintaining sobriety and seeking assistance from the right people to overcome triggers of substance abuse. Emotional, environmental, and social circumstances can remind a former drug user of…
DetailsThe ongoing opioid epidemic has contributed to the increase in heroin use in the United States. People use heroin to get a greater high that they may not find in prescription medication or other drugs. Addiction treatment centers in Illinois offer comprehensive treatment for those who need help for heroin addiction. Heroin is a highly…
DetailsSubstance abuse is never a safe activity, especially when misconceptions and misunderstandings about the substance arise. Marijuana is not a safer alternative to other substances; rather, it is a dangerous substance that impacts the brain and body of developing teenagers. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (1) states that nearly 21.2 percent of 12th-grade students…
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