When you’re suffering from an addiction, you might feel like you don’t really have any other place to turn. Unfortunately, the very desire to get help is often met with the realization that the cost is so expensive that you might feel like there’s no point in even trying. Just like any other type of …
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Addiction is a disease that quickly and easily destroys families, relationships, careers, and friendships. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription medications all cause addiction among men, women, and even teenagers. It’s a terrible condition to have or to have to deal with, but there is help available out there. Thousands of facilities across the country offer …
Many people who struggle with the entanglement of addiction turn to suboxone to help. This medication has an opioid narcotic base, which is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. It’s known to help ease withdrawal symptoms once someone ceases a drug that’s opiate base. Though it’s technically not known as an addictive substance, some people …
Addiction is a dark cloud hovering over your life. You can’t escape it. It follows you everywhere you go, casting a shadow on everything you ever enjoyed. Your friendships and relationships with loved ones have fallen apart. Your job is at risk. Your health is getting worse every day. Addiction has stolen your appetite, your …
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Addiction is a taxing and challenging experience. The challenges of addiction can be so great that you may not know who or what to turn to for help. While treatment options are plentiful, the more difficult decision is figuring out who to talk with about your options. Finding the right person or agency can be …
Seeking treatment for addiction is likely to bring up a number of questions. For example, if you’re planning to enroll in inpatient treatment, you may wonder whether or not going out of state is necessary. The short answer is that you are not required to go out of state for treatment, but doing so is …
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There is a difference between inpatient treatment and residential treatment. Inpatient and residential treatment are both forms of mental health treatment. Compared to inpatient care, residential treatment offers more freedom and independence. However, a person with severe mental health issues or a history of violence, or medical issues should not consider this option. Depending on …
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According to statistics compiled by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), there were more than 22,000 drug-related deaths among American adults in 1999. That same year, nearly 7 million adults received substance abuse treatment at some point during their stay at a treatment center. The Centers for Disease Control reports that about 5 …
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More than two million Americans are dependent on prescription opiates for pain relief, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Some of these drugs are commonly prescribed medications such as morphine, oxycodone (Percocet), codeine, and hydrocodone (Vicodin). Drugs like these are used to treat pain, but they can also be addictive. Opioids act by …
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Involving family and friends in the treatment process can be one of the most difficult aspects of recovery. Making yourself vulnerable to loved ones who your addiction has hurt is a significant decision that can have a powerful impact on your life. But it also provides you with an opportunity to build a stronger relationship …
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. By developing a individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.