How to Pick a Medical Detox Facility
Picking a medical detox facility can be challenging. One might wonder where to start and what you should be looking for? If it’s for yourself, you may be struggling with addiction and don’t have the capacity to consider all of these factors, and if it is for a loved one you may be overcome […]
The Benefits of Inpatient Medical Detox Programs
Medical detox is for those who have been using alcohol or drugs persistently — who may meet the criteria for substance use disorder — and experience withdrawal symptoms upon stopping. Inpatient medical detox is particularly beneficial for people who are unable to stop drinking or using on their own. You may or may not […]
Risks of Home Detox
Detoxing from addictive substances can create a number of health risks, especially if you suddenly stop using certain substances, like alcohol or benzodiazepines. You may experience a number of unpleasant and potentially serious withdrawal symptoms and may need medical support. Home detox also carries the risk of relapse and potential overdose, which could be […]
What is Medical Detox?
Overcoming substance use disorders can be a challenging process, especially if you have been using alcohol or drugs for a prolonged period. When someone has persistently used drugs or alcohol, they can face a real health risk if they suddenly stop using substances without proper medical intervention. Many people who stop abruptly will experience […]
Celebrities Share Lessons Learned From Relapse
Relapsing is not uncommon, with as many as 60 percent of all people with substance use disorder experiencing a return to use. There is no shame in relapse, but it is important to develop strategies for relapse prevention, manage triggers, and take the opportunity to learn key lessons from the experience. How common is […]
Key Strategies for Relapse Prevention
Substance use disorder treatment is intended to promote long-term recovery and prevent returning to use (relapse). However, that isn’t always the case. In this blog we outline the key strategies to help people maintain recovery and prevent relapse. What is Relapse Prevention? While all treatments for addiction are intended to prevent returning to use, […]
Art & Addiction Recovery
Art is a pursuit that many people in recovery discover for themselves. It can be a useful coping strategy, a means of escape, and even a new skill to develop. This week’s blog is an interview with award winning photographer Michael Blanchard, author of Through a Sober Lens, about how he uses art to […]
Common Triggers of Relapse
Relapse — or returning to use — is a common hurdle in the road to long-term recovery, which is why we’re spending July focusing on this specific subject. This week we interviewed clinical director, Steve Carleton, LCSW, to find out why relapse happens, what the common triggers are, and possible solutions. What are the […]
Interview with Beck Gee-Cohen
In June we have focused on Pride: the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ people face with substance use disorder and treatment, and an interview with the incredible Eric Dorsa. In our last feature celebrating Pride, we interviewed Beck Gee-Cohen, the director of LGBTQIA+ programming at Visions Adolescent Treatment Center. Interview with Beck Gee-Cohen Gallus: In your role as […]
