Chronic Pain Addiction

Chronic Pain in Recovery

The word chronic means constant, lasting a long time, or coming back again and again. When you have pain that has bothered you for more than 3 months and doesn’t seem to get better with time, you may be experiencing chronic pain. If you have suffered from drug addiction or alcohol abuse, dealing with Chronic … Read more

Insurance Coverage Addiction

Insurance Coverage for Addiction

Thanks to the healthcare law and federal protection, recovery is within reach for more Americans. If you have question about Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment, you have come to the right place. Health Insurance for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Quick Sheet: Millions of people with drug and alcohol abuse problems are now eligible for … Read more

Alcoholism Recovery

Natural Approach to Alcoholism

People who are long-term, heavy drinkers require professional help. Withdrawal symptoms from alcohol can cause seizures and hallucinations. This can affect brain functioning and lead to death. However, you can supplement your efforts by using a natural approach to Alcoholism. This can boost your success in overcoming the addiction. Meditation The decision to quit drinking requires mental … Read more

drug and alcohol detox

Drug and Alcohol Detox

What is a Drug and Alcohol Detox? Detoxification is a process to manage withdrawal symptoms. This is done by clearing toxins from a person who is physically dependent on drugs or alcohol. The goal is to minimize physical harm.  Important note: this is different from substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation.  Detox is the medically supervised process to prevent life-threatening problems that … Read more

Are Blackouts just for Alcoholics?

When a really drunk person goes to sleep, they are really “passing out”. It’s different from sleeping.  A drunk person doesn’t wake up feeling rested and refreshed … they “come to” feeling tired and sick. When a person “blackouts” they appear awake. However, the next day the person has no memory of the night before.  Blackouts … Read more

alcohol and drug intervention

Alcohol and Drug Intervention

Getting Help for Addiction Before it’s too Late Did you know that recovery treatment has advanced and it’s no longer true that someone has to hit “rock bottom” to get help? A structured alcohol and drug intervention might possibly be the solution that will start a lifetime of sobriety. An intervention helps a person see the link between … Read more