The damage caused by drug addiction – both physically and emotionally – is far-reaching, indeed. Family, friends and, of course, yourself are deeply affected by the addiction and the harm caused by it may last for years – if not for a lifetime. Getting the help you need is imperative. But if denial and resistance […]
List Of Excuses To Not Go To Drug Rehab (and How Ridiculous They Sound) Read More »
What to Say to a Person Who Says They Do Not Need Rehab and Can Quit Drinking Without Help You probably think this is possible, and it might be for a limited time, but you would not even being saying that to a loved one, an intervention or to yourself if it was not apparent
I Don\’t Need Rehab. I Just Need To Stop Drinking and Get On With My Life Read More »
It is difficult to watch a family member lose control of their lives. People with loved ones who suffer from addiction often wonder why the addict won’t stop his drug of choice. It is difficult for heroin addicts to give up the thing they love so much. To a confused family member of a person
Why Your Son Can\’t Stop Using Heroin Read More »
Losing custody because of addiction can be an emotionally damaging experience. However, the Department of Children and Families, or DCF for short, will always make decisions based on the best interests of a child. Part of their decision is to try and place the child with their natural parents as much as possible. This is
Getting Your Kids Back After Going To Rehab Read More »
Drug and alcohol rehab programs in Florida and New Jersey are similar. The programs in both states highlight the needs of families, and stress long-term success. The programs help people save money while learning to live a productive, healthy life. There are websites devoted to helping people find treatment before there\’s an emergency. Counselors are
Florida or New Jersey – Which is Better for Drug Rehab? Read More »
If you\’ve been using painkillers for an extended period of time, it\’s entirely possible that you\’ve become addicted to them. Even when using prescription pain pills, many people find themselves developing a dependency. If you think you may have developed an addiction to painkillers, make the following considerations to be sure. The Reason The
What You Should Do And Ask If You Think You Have an Addiction To Pain Pills Read More »
Addiction recovery is generally a life long process. As such, very few addicts will call themselves \”recovered\” addicts, but rather \”recovering\” addicts – no matter how long they have been clean. Addiction recovery is often very different for different addicts as well, since the level of a person\’s addiction and the long-term effects of the
Should a Recovering Addict Take Pain Medication After Surgery? Read More »
Drug and alcohol abuse is more common among men than women, but many women still struggle with addiction. There are many differences between how men and women experience addiction, most likely because of physical, emotional, and social differences. Physical Differences On average, women are physically smaller than men, so drug or alcohol use can
How Addiction Affects Women Differently Than Men Read More »
Counseling Helps Recovering Addicts Get In Touch With Their Feelings If your adult child is living in a residential rehabilitation facility, then she will spend the majority of her time in counseling. There are great reasons for professional counseling to overcome addictions to drugs or alcohol. Many addicts are not in touch with their feelings,
Why Does a Person Need So Much Counseling During Rehab? Read More »
Friends and family members of drug addicts often struggle to understand what it means to be addicted. A common misconception is that addicts have a choice and that they do not quit using simply because they enjoy doing drugs. Addicts are often accused of being selfish or are characterized as weak-willed. People that have never
Why People Who Use Drugs Can\’t Just Stop Using On Their Own Read More »
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.
