Going to rehab is a powerful, necessary decision, but it can bring a slew of responsibilities and stress for many people. Besides the typical feelings of nervousness and even fear that come with putting yourself in rehab, many things have to be addressed before you even leave your house to receive inpatient counseling. Pets are […]
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When going into recovery for heroin addiction, you have two options for treatment, inpatient, which takes place at a rehab facility and outpatient, where you receive treatment but are not residing in any place outside your home. While there are advantages to inpatient treatment, such as being in a controlled environment where you\’ll be away
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Dialectical behavior therapy, abbreviated as DBT, is a form of therapy that focuses on acceptance strategies and problem solving. DBT is particularly useful for patients who have not had success with other treatment modalities. DBT was initially designed to help those who suffered from borderline personality disorder, but it is now used with many types
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Life after addiction is a roller coaster with many twists, turns, and hills to overcome. Addiction is a life-long health condition that you’ll have to manage once you leave rehab in a less-controlled environment. This new path requires lifestyle changes to remain sober. You can take steps to make the transition easier. Get a support
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Recovering from addiction is a multifaceted process. Lifelong recovery is about more than the initial detox; it’s about finding new ways of supporting your mental and emotional health. Addiction counseling along with 12-step support groups help you do exactly that, giving you a solid foundation for a substance-free life. Together they offer medical treatment, emotional
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Suboxone is a medication commonly prescribed to reduce withdrawal symptoms of opiate addiction. Suboxone works by mimicking the effects of opiates which works to eliminate cravings for the opiates. But many have second-guessed the use of Suboxone to treat opiate addiction as many questions if Suboxone itself is a substance that can become a source
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When it’s time for you or a loved one to tackle addiction head-on, you may face some trepidation about the drastic changes ahead. While going to a Florida recovery center is a decision that takes careful consideration, the benefits for those who choose this route can be great. Old patterns are not easy to break,
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Abstaining from drugs or alcohol can be a difficult task. As if it weren\’t difficult enough, your body may be missing some key vitamins and other nutrients because of poor eating habits during your years of addiction. It\’s possible to turn that around, however. Turning it around has many benefits, not least of which is
You are struggling in the battle against your addiction. It has been a long and lonely road that you have been traveling. Your friends and your family have sat down with you and told you that you have a problem. They have tried to help you, but you\’ve pushed them away. You know that they
You don\’t think you have a problem with alcohol. You manage to go to work, take care of your responsibilities, and function all week long. When the weekend rolls around, you like cutting loose, relaxing a bit, and hit the bars. This is the time when you break out the beer with your buddies when
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. Our doors first opened in September of 2015, and our mission since then has to help as many people break free of addiction as possible.
