Addiction in the Waiting Room – How to go to the Doctor in Sobriety
Almost all addictions to prescription drugs begin in the doctor’s office. It’s a truth that’s sad to admit. These men and women are charged with
Signs of Addiction and Drug Use
With the back to school bonanza already in full swing, I thought this an opportune time to educate parents on addiction’s early warning signs –
Rehab’s That Accept MEDICAID: The Ultimate Guide to MEDICAID Addiction Treatment
Simply making the decision to seek treatment or convincing a loved one to get help is extremely difficult and is a process plagued by anxiety
Rehab and MEDICARE: The Ultimate Guide to Addiction Treatment for Seniors with MEDICARE
The senior population, those 65 and older, is booming, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau is set to reach 83.7 million by 2050, nearly double the population of
The Future of Addiction Treatment
Substance addiction is a complex illness characterized by powerful and, at times, irresistible cravings, along with compulsive substance seeking and use. Although the path to
Addiction Recovery: When the New Wears Off
Oh, yeah… I got this! How many times have we heard that from a newcomer around the time he hits thirty or sixty days? Pink clouds should be ridden as
Drug Addiction and Alcoholism: Long-term Recovery Programs
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) states that, “Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical. The appropriate duration for
Heroin Addiction and Opiate Addiction: Recovery is Possible!
According to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, opiates are “outranked only by alcohol as humanity’s oldest, most widespread, and most persistent drug problem.” This problem,
Spirituality: All Inclusive, Never Exclusive
Ever since its original publishing, the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous makes many references to God. At Discovery Place, a concerted effort is made to avoid placing restrictions on,
Cocaine Withdrawal: Symptoms & Tips
My cocaine abuse history was somewhat unusual in that it wasn’t my drug of choice. I wasn’t Tony Montana, as much as I’d like to
Quit Heroin – The Comprehensive Guide to Heroin Recovery
Trapped in the Well of Addiction Imagine, for a moment, the analogy of a child trapped in a well. After an unlucky slip, the toddler
How to Turn Down a Drink Like a Boss
Okay, so you’re sober now. But keep clean long enough, and someone will ask you if you’d like a drink. If you haven’t prepared a