Should I Travel for Addiction Treatment?
When choosing a treatment center, you want as few barriers as possible. That is why many people assume that a nearby drug treatment facility is the best choice. You don’t have to arrange for transportation. Family members can keep in touch. It can also be more affordable. However, a local treatment facility isn’t always the […]
5 Ways Family Therapy Strengthens the Family
The parents and loved ones of addicts are often unsure of how to help. While there are more resources available today than in the past, support for families is still limited. It’s imperative that friends and family members understand how important their roles are. That’s where family therapy is helpful. It creates time each week […]
Why Interventions Don’t Always Go as Planned
A properly planned intervention can be highly beneficial in getting someone to acknowledge their addiction and agree to treatment. The key to planning a successful intervention is to work with a professional mediator who will help you learn what to say and not to say. It’s also important to plan the meeting, including the right […]
How to Choose a Treatment Center in 7 Steps
Has a loved one asked you to help them find a treatment center? Researching all of the options may be too much for an addict to handle, so your assistance can make all the difference. But, what if you know very little about the drug rehab process? Can you still be of help? Absolutely. Below […]
Why Delaying Treatment Costs More
Not everyone comes to the conclusion that they need help for their addiction. Some people deny the extent of their problem and say that treatment is too expensive, too difficult or doesn’t work. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can encourage addicts to keep on using. Even family members who aren’t sure of their options may delay treatment. […]
Cross Addiction: Here’s What You Need to Know
Cross addiction is when a person moves from one addiction to another. It can be common for newly recovering addicts to relapse, but they don’t always return to the same drug. In some cases, the user thinks they can “control” the new drug. For example, someone who abused heroin might abuse prescription painkillers because they […]
Should Drug Addiction Be Treated Like a Learning Disorder?
Addiction is commonly accepted as “compulsive drug use despite negative consequences” according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. However, we continue to treat the disease with punishment and negative consequences. Ironic? Consider that the US has some of the toughest drug laws in the world. Many people who misuse drugs spend years of their lives […]
5 Signs That Someone Needs Your Help
It’s not always easy to determine when someone is abusing drugs or alcohol. Maybe you don’t see the person enough to know what’s going on. Perhaps your friend has been going through a tough time and their recent behaviors are understandable. It’s even possible that you’ve been enjoying some of the same recreational activities with […]
7 Benefits of Inpatient Drug Treatment
If you or someone you know is trying to kick an unhealthy habit with drugs or alcohol, several different treatment routes are available. Quitting cold turkey is the most basic strategy, but it’s also the least effective. It can also be very dangerous, as some withdrawal symptoms can be fatal. An outpatient program provides counseling […]
Can I Force Someone into Treatment?
One of the common questions that comes up at The River Source is whether families can force their loved one into rehab. It’s a good question considering that many addicts don’t want to seek treatment when confronted by their families. To make matters worse, it’s difficult to reason with an addict. Addiction is a disease of […]
Is it Possible To Detox While Incarcerated?
Addictive diseases are common in the USA, and their prevalence among jail inmates is higher than in the general population. Many patients have physiologic dependence on alcohol, prescription sedatives, opioids, or heroin. With the abrupt cessation of use, a withdrawal syndrome with physiological symptoms can constitute a medical crisis, fatal in some cases. Opiate withdrawal, […]
Who Pays My Bills While Enrolled in A Drug Rehab?
The decision to seek treatment is one that will lead to a lifetime of better health and renewed relationships. While entering a rehabilitation program may be the first step toward freedom from your addiction, it is important to make sure that you enroll without concerns about how your household will be managed during your time […]