Detox

Detox is often the first step in addiction treatment. For individuals dependent on drugs or alcohol, the journey of recovery often starts with detox. This critical process of removing toxic substances from the body serves as the catalyst for a healthier life free from addiction. Find out if it's right for you, what it entails, and how you can safely begin your recovery journey.

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What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
After the physical symptoms of withdrawal subside, many people experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome. Learn how to manage these symptoms.
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Drug Addiction

What Does It Feel Like to Go Through Drug Withdrawal?
Not knowing what to expect is often the scariest part. Learn about the common withdrawal symptoms you may experience during detox and what you can do to alleviate the discomfort.
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Drug Addiction

Drug and Alcohol Detox: Everything You Need to Know
Detox is an essential first step in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Medical detox provides 24/7 treatment to help you through withdrawal.
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Addiction Treatment

What Better Time Than Now?
Should you go to rehab during the coronavirus pandemic? While everything around us is getting canceled or postponed, your treatment shouldn't be. In this article, recovery coach Michael Ahearn shares why getting help with your addiction is more important now than ever.
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Drug Addiction

Addiction 101: What It Is and How to Talk About It
There are countless misconceptions about addiction and those who struggle with it. Learn what addiction is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to help.
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Addiction Treatment

Finding the Right Addiction Treatment for You
Finding the right treatment program can be a challenging process, and because everyone’s treatment needs are different, knowing where to start isn’t always intuitive.
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Addiction Treatment

5 Reasons to Go to Rehab
Although addiction treatment is hard, rehab is your best chance at reclaiming your life. Read about 5 reasons why you should go to rehab.
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Addiction Treatment

What is Addiction Treatment?
Addiction treatment is an important step in recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. In this short video, learn more about the many available forms of treatment.
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Drug Addiction

Detox vs Rehab: Which One is Right for You?
When addressing addiction, detox, rehab, or a combination of the two can be effective depending on the person. Learn which treatment is best for you.
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Alcohol

Is "Going Cold Turkey" Safe When You Are Struggling with Alcoholism?
Addicted people unwilling to go to a treatment center may decide to go cold turkey. Painful withdrawal symptoms make this an unadvisable and almost impossible feat. Learn what to do instead.
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Opioids

How to Safely Detox from Painkiller Addiction
Addiction takes a tremendous toll on the body. Learn what you can do to start the healing, break free from addiction, and regain control over your life.
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Addiction Treatment

Top Questions People Have About Addiction Treatment
If you and your loved ones have never been through this process before, then the whole experience can seem intimidating or even scary. Before you begin to panic and put off going to treatment for your addiction altogether, we have answers to some of the most common questions individuals struggling with addiction ask.