The Importance of Limiting Patient Numbers
With an estimated 19,770,000 people in the United States self-reporting a substance use disorder and over 1,500,000 people receiving treatment each year at over 14,500 different specialized facilities, finding a place that meets your individual needs can seem daunting. As you consider your options for detox, one factor to keep in mind is the size […]
Guest Post: Forget Forever by Laura McKowen
This week we are honored to publish a guest post by Laura McKowen. This is an excerpt from her book, We Are the Luckiest. Before Laura McKowen got sober, she had a long, successful career in public relations in the Mad Men-esque drinking culture of the advertising industry, where “liquid lunches were frequent and drinking at your desk in […]
Gallus Medical Detox Centers, COVID-19 Admissions Policy
As a leader in the inpatient medical detox industry, we’re committed to providing the highest quality care in the safest environment for our patients.  We are doing all we can to help those seeking medical detox treatment to avoid COVID 19 exposure. The health, safety, and well-being of our patients, staff and community are our […]
The Importance of Exercise in Addiction Recovery
Recovery can be a challenging process, but the chances of a long-term recovery are increased with living a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy and regular exercise, A Range of Exercise for all Exercise is movement, and movement comes in a variety of different forms. Whether you prefer to get your exercise from a walk, […]
10 Ways To Fight Depression During Detox and Treatment
Deciding to seek help with recovery a significant step in your life. However, that choice can also come with some unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms — One of the most common is depression. If you are suffering from depression here are 10 tips to fight it: Keep it in perspective. When facing depression during […]