Professionals knowledgeable in the field of addiction and recovery solutions agree on this: Addiction is a chronic illness that affects the brain and body, and relapse is common. It is helpful to know that alcoholism is a chronic disease and that relapse rates for alcoholism and drug addiction are comparable to other chronic illnesses. According to the National...
Read MoreIt’s that time of year—families come together to celebrate the holidays, which sometimes creates quite a bit more stress than it relieves. Many of us enjoy the time with our loved ones, but adding the stress of being in a family affected by addiction can create a bit of a speed bump as we try to stay in our lane on the road to recovery. Families still feeling the...
Read MoreMore and more facilities are offering acupuncture and addiction recovery under the same roof. Originating from China, acupuncture has many different health benefits, one of which is to help alleviate addiction symptoms. Many holistic facilities, such as chiropractic facilities and addiction recovery centers, believe fully in the benefits of acupuncture. Although the...
Read MoreThe withdrawal symptoms associated with opiates can be extremely uncomfortable. More About Hydrocodone Withdrawal Hydrocodone withdrawal in the first stage, also known as acute stage, can last anywhere from one to a few weeks. This stage is extremely uncomfortable and should only be done in a detox facility with medical supervision. The silver-lining is that even...
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