In my time working with those suffering from addiction I have seen what I determine to be patterns in a highly successful recovery process. These
To detox from a substance means to cleanse your body of the toxins that have affected your organs, your emotions and your personality. The body
Detoxification from substances involves your body cleansing itself. After prolonged use of opioids, the brain and the body have changed to feel like they need
Some researchers in the field of addictive behaviors have focused on the concept of “Abstinence self–efficacy”, which is defined as the confidence to abstain from
Beware the Curve-ball In teaching Psychology skills at the AToN center to prevent relapse, I often help residents identify specific situations they have experienced in
Despite the numerous negative consequences people continue to engage in addictive behaviors. They drink and take pills even when they have problems with their families,
Detoxification is a major step on the road to recovery. In the case of alcohol detoxification, quitting cold turkey could be dangerous or even deadly.
At the AToN Center, one of my roles is to conduct a “Psychology Group” with our residents. During one of these groups I engaged our
A major obstacle in accessing substance use and/or mental health treatment is understanding your insurance and the preauthorization process. Hopefully this little primer can help
Visit any AA 12 step meeting, and you’ll hear the familiar, “Hi, I’m Joe, and I’m an alcoholic.” For many, this is a cathartic reckoning:
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