As a chronic, relapsing brain disease, addiction is characterized by compulsive drug or alcohol use regardless of consequences. In 2018, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that 8.6 percent of the United States population suffered from an Alcohol Use Disorder. In 2020, over 20 million Americans over 12 reported using illicit […]
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The benefits of treatment have been well documented. But what if you can’t let go of the emotional baggage your treatment uncovered? The solution is to keep remembering that there are solutions. Even though you may not know them now, control your emotions and thoughts by focusing on positive things. The same holds true for
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Recovery is a lifelong journey. Although it starts with abstinence, there are many other changes that people must make in order to stay the course. Far more than just a show of willpower, recovery is an ongoing effort to adopt new, healthy behaviors. If you’ve been struggling to quit using drugs or alcohol, learning more
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If you recently finished rehab or want to stop drinking, you may question who you should spend your time with. After all, what if you have some great friends, but they want to drink when you hang out with them? This may cause you to question if you should be friends with people who continue
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Once you have undergone the rehab process for your drug or alcohol addiction, your treatment isn’t over. At this point, you will have to transition from your addiction treatment to living a sober life. For many, this means entering a sober living facility. If you have completed your rehab treatment in Ohio, you will want
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If you or someone that you know are struggling with an addiction to alcohol, you are probably wondering about the best options for treatment and overcoming this addiction. Knowing about the best place to send an alcoholic will be a tool in your arsenal against this addiction. What are the signs of alcohol addiction? Some
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Detox from alcohol is needed when an individual becomes physically dependent on the substance. Generally, detox programs for alcohol withdrawal are medically supervised. This is due to the nature of alcohol detox. Detox, or detoxification, is a process that occurs naturally in the body when it is attempting to clear the toxins and waste products
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Substance abuse and addiction are devastating; anyone who has been addicted to drugs and alcohol has likely experienced great pain and loss that inevitably must lead to recovery. <strong>Recovery: The first steps</strong>Entering substance abuse recovery is a big, yet necessary step if you want to regain your life. It is one of the most significant
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After completing your stint in rehab, you will hopefully be walking out of the treatment center with a new lease on life. Your mind and body will be free from the chains of drugs or alcohol. As you contemplate your next move, you must remember to protect your newfound sobriety at all costs. If you
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Sober living facilities serve the purpose of helping people recover from addiction by providing a structured environment. When you or someone you love is dealing with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a sober living home can be a great solution. Generally, residents help with daily chores and are required to follow program rules. Chief
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Seacrest Recovery Center Ohio is a substance abuse treatment center located in Columbus, OH. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. Our treatment plans are customized for each individual based on their presenting issues. By developing a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.
