Fear is one of the primary emotions, which can motivate a person to behave in specific ways. Fear can hinder the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). What specific fears create barriers, and how can a person move past them into drug detox? This blog will touch on how to overcome some of the most […]
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Trigger warning: This article discusses child exploitation, eating disorders, suicide, and addiction. The “toddler-to-trainwreck” pipeline is the term for a phenomenon in the entertainment industry where children are pressured to take on adult responsibilities while denying them the care to gain the emotional maturity necessary to do so. This ultimately leads to mental illness and […]
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No two people with substance use disorder (SUD) experience the same healing process. The specific symptoms change depending on multiple factors. Similarly, the length of a detox stay varies greatly, even among people who used the same substance. The major factors that influence a detox stay include: The type of substance used Potency Duration of […]
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Receiving treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) is not as simple as walking through the front door of a mental health facility. The cost of treatment is a major barrier that can create hesitancy even if you are a motivated patient. The Crisis of Healthcare Costs The American healthcare system can bury you in hospital […]
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Though attitudes toward the transgender community are slowly shifting, negative biases still taint the medical field. Trans people face barriers that can prevent them from receiving treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Not all treatment facilities offer the necessary care for these people. Here are some simple tips on how to find a qualified detox center for […]
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What makes a good detox facility? When you are looking to place a client struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), you must take their unique needs into account. No two people need exactly the same treatment plan, and no single detox center is perfect for everyone. Need A Drug Detox Center? Here are 6 Things […]
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When you are ready to start a substance-free life, drug detox is the first step in a drug or alcohol treatment program. However, ridding your body of substances in detox is not enough. After finishing detox, you should move on to treatment at an addiction center or drug rehab. This path helps you achieve long-term […]
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Detox offers you a safe, medically monitored place to experience withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. Withdrawal can be uncomfortable at best and painful at worst. During this period, you will likely experience a variety of mental health symptoms. Co-occurring mental illnesses often rear their heads when you withdraw as well. Therapy can help you throughout […]
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When you are coming out of an inpatient treatment program, you must ease back into everyday life. You do not want to enter back into environments rife with triggers without a little backup. Sober living homes can help you make the transition. To get the most out of a sober living environment, it is good […]
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If you have substance use disorder (SUD), change can seem difficult. Treatment can help you start a healthier life, and drug detox is the first step. In a detox facility, you will taper off substance use in a controlled environment. Doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals will monitor you closely as you withdraw. When you […]
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