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Throughout this piece, we take an in-depth look at what drug interventions are and how the process works.
We’ll explore crucial topics and answer common questions such as:
What is an intervention?
What happens during an intervention?
How often do interventions work?
What makes an intervention successful?
How do drug interventions work?
Did You Know?
More than 90% of properly performed interventions lead to a person seeking addiction treatment - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
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This guide offers a comprehensive look at what you should know about medication-assisted treatment and its role in the recovery process.
Below are a few examples of what you can expect to learn about:
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
The History of Medication-Assisted Treatment
Myths and Facts About Medication-Assisted Treatment
Why Is Medication-Assisted Treatment Considered So Effective?
What Addictions Does MAT Help Treat?
Medication-Assisted Treatment For Opioid Addiction
Medication-Assisted Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder
Types of Counseling Involved In Medication-Assisted Treatment?
The Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
How to Locate A MAT Program Near You?
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Throughout this guide, we take a comprehensive look at the crucial role of proper nutrition and diet in recovery from addiction.
We’ll explore topics such as:
Why nutrition is so important for healthy living?
How substance abuse interferes with nutrition.
How different substances affect nutrition levels.
How addiction impacts brain and mental health.
The role of diet and nutrition in addiction recovery.
How you can help a loved one with proper nutrition.
We also offer a takeaway guide you can download and use to help you on your journey to health and recovery.
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Throughout this piece, we take a comprehensive look at the last effects of trauma as well as the most current research on the relationship between traumatic events, substance use, and addiction.
Did You Know? Children who experience 4 or more traumatic events are 5 times more likely to become an alcoholic and 46 times more likely to become an injection-drug user than the general population - Kaiser Permanente’s Adverse Childhood Experiences study
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Throughout this piece, we take a look at a few simple steps you can take to stay sober after completing alcohol detox.
We’ll explore crucial strategies and their benefits including:
Enrolling in a professional treatment program.
Participating in behavioral therapy.
Attending peer support groups.
Building an alcohol-free life.
Seeking out aftercare resources.
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Join us as we outline the key steps you can take to reduce your risk of relapse. We’ll explore crucial strategies such as:
Practicing techniques to handle stress.
Avoiding activities or people that may trigger a desire to drink or do drugs.
Finding ways to properly process any negative emotions.
Finding new behaviors and activities to help focus on sober life in the present.
Having a plan for celebrations that might trigger you.
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Join us as we share our tips for how you can talk to your friend or loved one about their alcohol use and the dangers of addiction.
Some of the topics and strategies you can learn more about include:
Understanding the effects of alcoholism.
Spotting the signs of a problem.
Approaching your loved one lovingly and only when they’re sober.
Listening more than you talk.
Being specific about what you’ve seen and are seeing.
Being supportive and not accusing them.
Gently discussing future consequences.
Having treatment options ready beforehand.
Being prepared to set boundaries and sticking to them.
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Join us as we explore different effective strategies for dealing with alcohol cravings.
Here are just some of the strategies you can expect to learn about:
Identifying internal and external triggers.
Activities to try to help manage alcohol cravings.
Honestly discussing your cravings with others.
How to ride out the urge without succumbing to the craving.
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The more you struggle with alcohol abuse, the more likely you are to experience certain diseases and health conditions. Join us as we take an in-depth look at the most common alcohol-related diseases you should watch out for if you or a loved one are a chronic, heavy drinker.
We’ll delve into common diseases such as:
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Pancreatitis & Diabetes
Gout
Cancer
Did You Know? Research shows that heavy alcohol consumption can increase your chances of developing more than 60 diseases.
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Join us as we take an in-depth look at how substance abuse affects the brain and what you can do to help repair your brain after drug use.
We’ll explore crucial topics such as:
How drugs affect your brain.
Behavioral changes resulting from drug abuse.
What you can do to help repair your brain including detox, therapy and meditation.
How the brain is able to repair itself after drug use.
The importance of seeking help to repair the damage caused by drug use.
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Throughout this piece, we take a comprehensive look at how to stop enabling a loved one’s drug use and set proper boundaries for support.
We’ll explore topics and answer important questions such as:
What does enabling someone mean?
The different types of enabling behavior.
How to know if you’re enabling someone?
How to stop enabling a loved one?
The importance of setting boundaries.
What setting boundaries looks like?
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Throughout this piece we take an in-depth look at the characteristics common to all of the best rehab centers.
We’ll discuss program aspects and considerations such as:
A wide range or ‘continuum’ of levels of care available.
Experienced and licensed staff.
Compatibility of different types of insurance.
A focus on underlying issues that trigger addiction.
A well-rounded holistic approach to client health.
Strong ongoing support and aftercare programs.
Testimonials and case studies from past clients.
National accreditation from independent third-party organizations.
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Join us as we share what you should know about involuntary commitment, explore what you can do to help a loved one seek treatment if they aren’t ready to help themselves, and discuss whether it’s the right step for your loved one.
Throughout this piece, we take an in-depth look at crucial topics such as:
What is Involuntary commitment and what you should know?
The steps involved in Involuntary commitment.
Whether Involuntary commitment is legal in the U.S.?
Weighing the pros and cons of involuntary commitment.
Does involuntary commitment work and what the stats say?
The importance of first seeking a professional to help stage an intervention.
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Throughout this piece, we take an in-depth look at what those dealing with addiction should know about the risks of isolation and how it can impact recovery.
We’ll explore topics and risks such as:
How isolation can lead to increased mental health challenges, which can trigger substance use.
How isolation can trigger physical health complications which can worsen substance use disorders.
How isolation can lead to an increased risk of relapse.
How isolation can make finding peer support more difficult.
How isolation can make individuals believe they can’t recover.
Special support available during the Covid-19 pandemic.
How Residential and Outpatient Treatment can help overcome addiction even during this pandemic.
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