Deciding to go to rehab for your addiction is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. Removing yourself from your home, your circle of friends and what you know to be “normal” can be scary and emotionally distressing. The program you choose should be a safe place for you where you feel…
The time has come where you or a loved one have reached a stage of readiness to seek help for a drug or alcohol addiction. This is undoubtedly a scary and challenging time, and it has taken a while to get to this point. To be ready to seek help, one has to get to…
According to Greater Good Magazine, “psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness.” Forgiveness is a way of letting yourself release negative feelings in order to move forward in a…
When an addict admits that they have a problem with substance use and decides to go into a detox center, it can be stressful and scary for them, especially if they have a severe addiction. Detox is the process of ridding the body of all toxins and traces of drugs to prepare the body for…
In this post, we’ll explore why Los Angeles offers such a unique, conductive setting for drug rehabilitation. The city, one of the largest in the U.S., offers numerous scenic getaways that can make outpatient treatment much easier. We’ll explore the many fun things you can do in LA to make your time there more enjoyable,…
In this post, we’ll shed light on five things you won’t find in a luxury rehab facility—and they’re probably not what you’re thinking. If you’ve been considering luxury rehab, you’ll definitely want to scour this list. But first, to set the stage, we’ll touch on exactly what a luxury rehab is and how it differs…
The idea of a luxury rehab facility may seem like an oxymoron at first glance. Rehab is rehab, right? You go in, you work on yourself—it’s not fun—and eventually, you come out. Well, not so fast. As we’ll see, adding a bit of luxury can make the rehab process go more smoothly, which can reduce…
People’s DNA contains their genetic code. Studies indicate that it not only determines their appearance but also has a role in influencing behavior. How much does DNA influence what people do? Is addiction genetic? Is Addiction Genetic? According to research, genetics do play a role in the development of addiction. Some people are more likely…
When your body is dependent on addictive substances, it reacts when you take those substances away. Although this process — detox — can be uncomfortable, it’s a necessary step for anyone wanting to get clean. Many people want to stop using, but withdrawal and its effects are often too much for them to deal with…
The withdrawal symptoms you feel when you try to quit using are the results of physical dependence. Your body reacts to the absence of a chemical. But how did this start? More importantly, how do you overcome it? From Tolerance to Physical Dependence Nobody plans to develop a physiological addiction. You didn’t use a drug…