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More and more it is apparent that stress control in vital to sobriety. One of the most inexpensive, and easiest skills to use for this is meditation. It can be done is any situation and requires no special equipment. Best of all, it can be self taught. Joining a group or [...] More Info...  

In a drug and alcohol rehab program which is the most important? In most treatment centers there are not unlimited resources. Clients do not stay for an infinate period. There are always decisions to be made on prioritizing time and resources. So if we have to choose, which is a greater [...] More Info...  

The skills to learn in drug and alcohol rehab are many. The most important is structure. One really needs to find ways to build interesting, challenging and fulfilling PLANNED activities in their life. Work is structure. Courses are structure. Exercise groups that meet regularily are structure. Structure is [...] More Info...  

Denial is a commonly used word in drug and alcohol addiction. Many times when someone doesn't repond to therapy or a particular program, it is often said that they are still in denial about their problem. If a client is unco-operative in group, or one to one settings, often denial is the reason [...] More Info...  

A comment was sent in the other day asking about rapid detox. This is a medical procedure in which withdrawl is induced while under a general anesthetic. While the client is asleep a drug is infused in their bloodsteam that removes all the narcotics from their body rapidly and efficiently. The worst [...] More Info...  

Drug and alcohol addiction thrive on indecision. Is this the right choice? Is this the best decision for me? Do they understand my unique situation? These sometimes can be the circle of indecision or perfectionism that leads to no where but more suffering. Questions are always good. Finding [...] More Info...  

When talking about drug addiction and drug rehab is far too easy to get jaded and moralistic. It becomes very easy to forget that a human being is connected to every story and that without exception, no one set out to become an addict. No one planned to get physiologically and mentally dependant [...] More Info...  

In drug and alcohol rehab there are many difficult questions. Many times there is no perfect answer to these questions. One of these situations is when a client comes to rehab and decides to leave the program early before any real progress has been made. What should be the correct policy on [...] More Info...  

Working in a drug rehab center is a wonderfully rewarding occupation. Seeing people transform and change their lives is an amazing privilege. It is also one of the most intense and demanding positions in the workforce. It often involves shiftwork and lots of confrontation. This can be draining and lead to [...] More Info...  

In drug rehab one of the most important skills to acquire is the ability to control stress in your life. By good planning and having good structure in your life you can minimize the amount of stress you face daily. You cannot however remove stress totally. It is wise then to have [...] More Info...  

Straight non-biased information about addiction and drug rehab. We are all looking for it. We all need more of it. Yet it is not easy to come by. Too many times it is oversimplified into moral right or wrong issues. Often the negitive "scare tactics" are employed in the [...] More Info...  

The answer to this question is simple. You just keep trying. Don't give in. Don't give up. But never quit trying. More Info...  

When it comes to choosing the right addiction recovery program, there are many factors to consider. For example, an outpatient treatment program may be best for a person that: 1) Needs to continue working every day while undergoing treatment 2) Cannot afford to pay for inpatient treatment, which tends to be quite costly 3) Needs to remain near [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 The skills to learn in drug and alcohol rehab are many. The most important is structure. One really needs to find ways to build interesting, challenging and fulfilling PLANNED activities in their life. Work is structure. Courses are structure. Exercise groups that meet regularily are structure. Structure is [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 In a drug and alcohol rehab program which is the most important? In most treatment centers there are not unlimited resources. Clients do not stay for an infinate period. There are always decisions to be made on prioritizing time and resources. So if we have to choose, which is a greater [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 No family is immune to the effects of drug addiction and the drug trade. Peter Toman was sentenced to jail for his part in an attempt to smuggle in a massive quantity of drugs into Canada. Sadly it seems even having a drug rehab facility in the family did not deter the plan. [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 More and more it is apparent that stress control in vital to sobriety. One of the most inexpensive, and easiest skills to use for this is meditation. It can be done is any situation and requires no special equipment. Best of all, it can be self taught. Joining a group or [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 In the news lately lately has been some high profile individuals who have been caught doing behaviors that have not exactly "furthered" their careers and life. We are not here on earth to judge other people. They have their own path and journey in life. What I'm finding offensive, is that after [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 In drug and alcohol rehab often clients want to take some extra upgrading courses, or start to study a new subject. Many times it comes up that there isn't sufficient funds for anything. As with many things in life there is always a solution to get you going in the right direction. [...] More Info...  

Help is available now - 1 (866) 449-1490 During a drug and alcohol rehab program, is it valuable to look at the past? Does reliving past bad experiences really motivate people to change? Does writing out all of your failings really give you the strength to move past them? What about responsibility? If we are responsible doesn't it [...] More Info...