Welcome to the Topic “Finding the Right Treatment Centers for Substance Abuse” Choosing the Correct Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program The most pervasive fallacy regarding drug and alcohol rehab (rehabilitation) is ineffective. That belief may be one of the reasons why locating the appropriate treatment program appears to be so difficult.    Another fallacy is that substance misuse is purely voluntary. The reality is that drug and alcohol abuse are chronic disorders. They are treatable in

Welcome to the Topic “Drugs Requiring Medically Assisted Detox” What is Medically Assisted Detoxification (MAD)? When a person is ready to quit using drugs or alcohol, one of the first things they will encounter after entering treatment is the detoxification process. The good news is that medically assisted detoxification is available to assist in the process. Detox is the process by which the body rids itself of addictive chemicals.    Whenever anyone acquires a drug

Welcome to the topic Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. There is a disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Individuals have repeating, unwelcome thoughts, ideas, or feelings that cause them to feel compelled to do a certain behavior again (compulsions). A person’s everyday tasks and social interactions might be greatly disrupted by repeated habits, such as hand washing, checking on objects, or cleaning.   Even those who don’t suffer from OCD are not immune to having intrusive thoughts or

Welcome to the topic Valium Addiction And Abuse. Diazepam is the standard term for Valium. It is a benzodiazepine, which is a class of medications. Among other problems, Valium is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders and episodic anxiety (such as anxiety that follows a traumatic experience). There are two types of benzodiazepines: those that take effect quickly and those that take effect slowly. Within 30-60 minutes of taking Valium, the sedative effects begin to

Welcome to the topic Are You A High Functioning Drug Addict? Many things come to mind when thinking of addiction’s debilitating effects, such as losing a career, being incapable of developing good relationships, dealing with one’s emotional stability, and so on. Addiction has all these characteristics, and it’s not hard to see why. However, the long-term effects of addiction are not always obvious.   A functional addict may not be equipped to notice how their

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The two basic types of substance abuse treatment programs offered are inpatient programs and outpatient programs. Deciding which is best for you at the moment could mean the difference between sobriety and continue in active addiction. So, it is important to make an informed decision when choosing whether to go to inpatient or outpatient. Inpatient Programs At an inpatient facility, you are in a controlled environment where they watch you 24/7. The facility provides everything