Holistic healing is worlds apart from the typical addiction treatment programs. These treatments involve every part of the client, helping them recognize that they are more than their addiction. Poor physical health is one side effect of substance use disorders. Making your body stronger by restoring normal sleep and weight is essential. But, spiritual wellbeing…
Are you worried that you are an alcoholic? While many people can recognize the issues of binge drinking, many others remain in denial of their problems. Alcohol is legal and readily available. This makes alcohol one of the most common substances that people become addicted to. When you or a loved one are struggling with…
Alcohol is an addictive substance. While alcohol is legal and sold all over the country, it does not change this fact. Quitting alcohol “cold turkey” can cause painful and severe withdrawal effects. This is why an alcohol detox center is recommended for anyone beginning recovery from alcohol addiction. The following information, collected by San Antonio…
When considering treatment, it may deter someone who has only heard about residential rehabs. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers (GBAC), we offer many treatment options, such as intensive outpatient treatment in MA to provide treatment to those who could benefit from treatment found in residential rehabs but can not afford to stop working or living…
A drug and alcohol detox center offers men and women a path out from addiction and into recovery. Getting sober can be a difficult process, you may face physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms that keep you from gaining sobriety. However, the reality of addiction across California and the United States means that gaining access to…
While alcohol is legal and readily available, it is still an addictive substance. Every day, alcohol addiction impacts individuals and families across the country. Alcohol creates serious physical and psychological dependencies, and withdrawal can be painful and even fatal in some cases. An alcohol addiction treatment program offers the highest levels of care, so each…
Suspecting someone you love uses heroin is a painful situation for anyone. We all know about the dangers of these drugs. But what are the physical signs of heroin abuse and how else can you detect the truths of your loved one’s behaviors? About Heroin Abuse Heroin, also called diamorphine, is a recreational drug used…
While alcohol can seem like a legal and safe way to unwind and relieve stress, there is a darker side to alcohol use that hurts many people and families. Alcohol use can be an unhealthy coping method for people dealing with the symptoms of depression. For some people, self-medicating with alcohol spirals into addiction, and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CMAR’s Clinical Director Featured in The Mighty Denver, CO: Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery’s clinical director Michael Damioli has been featured in a recent article from The Mighty. In their article “Why ‘Harm Reduction’ Could Be a Tool for Managing and Minimizing Drug Addiction,” Damioli offers his perspective on the role of harm…
Addressing the abuse of drugs or alcohol is rarely a simple matter. In fact, it’s often an urgent, potentially life-threatening issue, as substance abuse causes problems at work, in the home, at school, and with your health. The first step in a Florida Addiction Treatment Program usually involves detox. But Detox Programs are critical in getting…