Hydrocodone Withdrawal

Hydrocodone Withdrawal

Many people will have to be on pain medication at least one time during their lifetime, whether it is for an injury, dental treatment, or a chronic pain issue.   Hydrocodone: the most common painkiller. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic medication that falls into the...
What is Holistic Addiction Treatment?

What is Holistic Addiction Treatment?

Holistic treatment meets the needs of body, mind, and spirit. It can include EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), equine therapy, massage, and much more. Dr. Lucy R. Waletsky and Marsha J. Handel, MLS, are both proponents of holistic treatment. In...
Life After Treatment

Life After Treatment

When someone in an addiction recovery program leaves treatment and returns to their life at home and work, they often feel overwhelmed. Why Is This? In residential treatment, an individual has very few choices to make. From sunup to sundown the day is usually strictly...
Factors That Contribute To Alcoholism

Factors That Contribute To Alcoholism

Knowing the factors that contribute to alcoholism can help you recognize addiction in yourself or a loved one. Family history Intake forms at addiction treatment centers often ask the following question: Does your family have a history of alcoholism? Research reports...