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Drug Rehab: The Silver Lining Drug rehab facilities are a saving grace and a much needed last resort for many Americans dealing with drug addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 1.29 percent of the American population entered a drug rehab center in 2010 for substance abuse. The negative impact
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses upon how one thinks and behaves. This methodology is based upon the concept that our thoughts create our feelings and our behaviors. If we change the way we think, we can alter our feelings and our behaviors. Cognitive
Free Addiction Treatment or Private Addiction Treatment There is nothing vague about addiction once the body has developed a tolerance for a drug, alcohol or behavior. Treatment works and it can save your life. Finding the right treatment program to address each individual’s needs can be daunting. There are many differences between treatment programs, whether
The Role of Medicine in Addiction Treatment For centuries, people have believed that addiction to drugs or alcohol was a weakness in character. All one needed to do was decide not to drink or use a drug. Failure and heartbreak faced both the addict and the addict’s family when will power alone was not enough
Does Insurance Cover Drug Rehab? Addiction is classified as a disease of the body and mind. As a result, addiction is treated using a medical model. An individual who suffers from the disease of addiction should seek treatment in an inpatient medical detox and drug rehab facility. Insurance typically pays for addiction treatment in these
How to Choose the Best Rehab Center According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 18.5 million Americans over the age of 12 needed treatment for alcohol abuse or alcohol dependency in 2010. However, only 1.6 million of those individuals went to an alcohol treatment center, leaving approximately 17 million people without much-needed help.
Is Drug Detox Enough to Stay Sober? Completing a drug detox program is no easy feat. It is a scary time; you are in a hospital setting, experiencing discomfort and pain and you don’t know if you are ever going to feel normal again. You may be wondering, “How did I get here? What do
How Do I Get into Rehab? Drugs and alcohol cause destruction in your life. Your health is deteriorating, your relationships with friends and family are falling apart, you might be facing legal issues and your finances are going down the drain. Your situation will get worse if you don’t get help. Getting treatment at a
What to Look For in a Top-Rated Drug Rehab Center Most addiction treatment facilities claim to be a top-rated drug rehab center, but really what qualifies them to be the best? This list will clarify a few parameters for you when deciding to choose a drug rehab center for yourself or a loved one. Qualifications
Affordable Care Act Means Accessible Rehab How will the Affordable Care Act affect addiction treatment? For many people, it means they will be able to afford vital medical services, which includes drug or alcohol rehab. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 23 million people in the United States need addiction treatment,
