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- Articles
- Addicted to Love: Recovery and Relationships
During early recovery, people experience intense emotional changes. The temptation to rush into romantic involvement can be really strong. New relationships…
- Abuse of the Word "Rehab"
In Las Vegas, the Hard Rock Hotel opened a pool club known for drinking, gambling, and casual “hook-ups.” Ironically, they named it “Rehab.” Unfortunate…
- Addiction and Spirituality: Drugs, Alcohol, and God
Spirituality is a loaded word... a word that immediately causes strong emotions for different people. Some of you may find strength and comfort in the word.…
- Honestly, Why Drugs?
In a 1971 television interview, Dick Cavett asked George Harrison why drug use was so appealing, specifically to the musicians of that era. In his question,…
- Opiate Detox Centers Vs Opiate Detox at Home
If you search "opiate detox" on Google, the first two suggested searches are "opiate detox recovery" and "opiate detox at home." This should tell you three…
- "The Truth" - You, Your Doctor, and Your Addiction
This article is directed at people who are in recovery and want to safeguard against slipping back into prescription drug abuse. When you're done reading this…
- Modern Alcohol Detox and the CIWA
You have heard the old saying, “There's more than one way to skin a cat.” Well, it's unimaginable why someone would want to do something so horrible.…
- A Simple Relapse Prevention Plan
Since early childhood, we've been taught how to handle certain emergencies. “Stop, drop, and roll” is the classic example. Every kid over the age of…
- "Bananas" for Opiate Pain Pills
This article is adapted from an addiction recovery curriculum we are developing at Stepworks. This particular excerpt is aimed at people who (1) struggle…
- Psychiatric Illness & Addiction: "Chicken or Egg?"
"It is better to be the head of a chicken than the rear end of an ox” - Japanese Proverb Okay, so that may not be a completely relevant quotation, but…
- Am I an Alcoholic? Am I an Addict?
Are you asking yourself one of these questions: Am I an alcoholic? Am I an addict? Do I have a problem? George Bernard Shaw said, "No question is so…
- The Top 3 Suboxone Questions
It has been a little over ten years since Suboxone was approved in the United States and there still remains a lot of controversy and misinformation over its…
- Methadone Detox: "Center Stage"
Lots of people know a little bit about Methadone. This medication has been a strange feature of American culture for decades, often taking center stage…
- Easy to Define--Hard to Accept
Four words: addiction, dependency, withdrawal, and detox. These four words sound very familiar, but they are often misunderstood. Addiction refers to a…
- No Withdrawals = No Problem? Not So Fast.
Did you know that it is possible to be addicted to a substance without having withdrawal symptoms? You might be surprised to learn that two of the most…
- The Marijuana Quandary
The legality of marijuana is a pretty hot topic. That seems like a pretty good place to start the conversation today. So, what makes a drug legal or…
- Is Addiction a Disease?
This article is adapted from some multimedia material we are developing "in-house" at Stepworks. The following statement represents a foundational…
- Some "Valium-ble" Facts about Benzo Detox
Benzo is a funny word, and people joke about "needing a Xanax" whenever life gets stressful, but there's nothing funny about the overuse of benzodiazepines.…
- Alcohol Detox: Swallowing Your Pride
You may have a fiercely independent streak. You may feel strong enough to do just about anything "on your own," even alcohol rehab. And in many…
- Addicted to Love: Recovery and Relationships
We are just beginning this blog service. Most of the articles will be written by our SAMSHA-certified addiction physician, Thomas Ingram MD. Please check back regularly for valuable information about addiction that could save your life or the life of your addicted loved one.
Good write-up. I’m regular visitor of your website. Keep up the blog. It’s a nice addition to the site.
My husband is a functional alcoholic, DESTROYING our family. HOW can I help him????
I understand, Marion. He needs treatment. Depending on how much he is drinking on a daily basis, he may need to be detoxed from alcohol. Then he will need to embrace a recovery program and work it on a consistent basis. One of the biggest challenges is built into the phrase you used: “functional alcoholic.” If he hasn’t yet hit rock bottom in the traditional ways associated with alcoholism, if he is still showing up for work, if he hasn’t yet had a car accident or DUI, it may be difficult to convince him of his need for treatment. With that in mind, why don’t you give us a call at the treatment center in Elizabethtown: 1-888-982-1244. Ask for Bonnie or Robert, either of whom can listen to your concerns and offer some helpful insights.
Love the blog… great information in a straightforward, understandable, honest yet non-judgmental presentation. Keep up all your great work!
I’ll share this on delicious. Thanks for the effort.
This is helpful information for alcoholism treatment. Thanks for a great post.
Good overview of detox…once you are through it, you are through it and another chapter to life opens before you.
We agree that addicted people and their families should do their research and choose a treatment program wisely. We also agree that there should be “balance” in the length of time a person spends in rehab. We do encourage you to be very careful in labeling any addiction “not that serious.” Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease that — if untreated — is fatal. Addiction should always be addressed with gravity and seriousness.