Medical Detox (First Step In Recovery)
Detox is one of the major concerns when it comes to addiction recovery. Abandoning regular drug and alcohol use after a long history of abuse can cause unpleasant symptoms and the whole idea can be intimidating to someone who feels comfortable in the lifestyle they’re...
Why You Should Never Try Detox/Recovery On Your Own
Addiction can turn into a physical dependence; thus, a person must first address their dependency and get through the withdrawal period stably as to not interrupt the detox. This first stage of recovery is referred to as detox or detoxification. It is the method of...
Is Detoxing at Home Really Safe?
Realizing that you have an addiction problem is the first step to being able to recover from it. There are many addicts who assume that they can recover from their addiction on their own if they have enough tenacity and drive. This isn’t always the case, though....
Differences between Sober Living, Inpatient, and Outpatient Addiction Treatment
When you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be hard to know how to get help to get clean. There are many addicts who try to get clean on their own and end up failing simply because the withdrawal symptoms are more intense than they thought they would be....