Treating Patients With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse Simultaneously Can Increase Their Chances for Success

Nearly 42 percent of addicts also have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While the two are normally not treated at the same time, there is mounting evidence that suggest better results if done this way. An article in the Internal Medicine News talks about the benefits and barriers of a collaborative effort to deal with [...]

Holistic Drug Treatment Provides Options for Those Struggling with Traditional Treatment

Drug addiction can be a vicious cycle. Recovery is not just a simple decision to enter rehab; it may start there, but for an addict, recovery is a lifelong journey. It involves not only kicking chemical dependencies but also changing habits, altering thought processes, being careful about the environment and people with which one surrounds [...]

20 Things You Need to Know About Addiction Treatment Centers

If you’re considering going in for treatment to overcome substance abuse, you’re about to make a very courageous decision and one that will impact your life for years to come. While it is true that for the best results you do need to make the commitment of your own free will, treatment for addiction is [...]

Eight Things to Think About Before You Quit Rehab

You’ve got one thing on your mind and that is leaving, getting out of here and going back to your life. But quitting rehab is not something to take lightly and there could be some pretty serious consequences if you do. Before you jump ship and bolt from treatment, here are eight things to think [...]