You may have heard of rehabilitation centres referenced on television and in movies, but how much do you know about rehabilitation services and the types of treatment that they provide? In this article, we’re going to define precisely what a rehab centre is, outline the rehabilitation process, and share an example or two of the…
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One of the biggest defining factors in the overall success of drug addiction treatment is the individual. In order to have the best chance at long term recovery from drug abuse, one needs to select the best treatment option for them. In order to do this they will need to have a thorough understanding of…
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One of the biggest deciding factors when someone is thinking about taking part in drug rehab programs is the time involved. How long is drug rehab? If you pursue residential treatment, how long will you be away from your friends and family? Will you be able to continue working or do you need to take…
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Drug addiction is one of the most dangerous forms of addiction there is and it affects countless lives across the UK. The most recent estimates (between 2016 and 2017) were some 313,971 people in the UK suffering from opiate addiction alone; but we believe that those numbers are likely considerably higher. Additionally, drug abuse affects…
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In order to remain sober after rehab, one has to come to terms with the fact that long-term sobriety is a lifelong process. When in early recovery, it is important that you adjust your new lifestyle accordingly to help you stay sober from drug or alcohol use. Of course, this is a lot easier said…
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GET HELP NOW! Watching someone you love succumb to addiction is one of the most heartbreaking things that you can experience. Drug and alcohol addiction can wreak havoc on a person’s life, leading to all manner of issues, including health deterioration, problems with maintaining relationships, and neglecting to take care of themselves. Often, loved ones…
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To most people, their only experience with rehab is what they’ve seen in movies and the sad reality is that in cinema, private rehab facilities rarely seem to work. There’s something about Hollywood where they like to depict drug addicts as hopeless losers and the truth is, it’s not as hopeless as you might imagine…
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, also known as DBT therapy, is about focusing on changing manipulative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It also focuses on understanding why you do the things you do in order to help you live your life more meaningfully. DBT is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive behavioural therapy seeks to investigate and…
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While some may consider the labels “alcoholism” and “alcohol dependence” to be outdated, alcohol abuse may still be an issue that requires treatment.If you’re seeking a distinction between alcoholism and alcohol dependence, you might be surprised to learn that the two have more resemblance than differences. In reality, the medical world has gradually shifted away…
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When you use legal or illicit substances in ways you shouldn’t, you’re engaging in drug abuse. You might take more pills than prescribed or use someone else’s prescription. You may take drugs to make you feel better, relieve stress, or escape reality. However, you can generally modify your bad habits or quit using them entirely.…
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