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Fixed-Schedule vs Symptom-Triggered Dosing in Drug Detox Treatment

Alcohol Addiction

Fixed-Schedule vs Symptom-Triggered Dosing in Drug Detox Treatment

When it comes to addiction treatment, most programs insist on fixed-schedule dosing. But how many different ways are there to administer dosage of detox medications in addiction treatment? Two of the most common methods are fixed-schedule and symptom-triggered dosing. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of symptom-triggered vs fixed-schedule dosing in addiction detox treatment.

December 6, 2022

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After Detox

What to Expect When You Go to Your First AA Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous is a community of people who have one thing in common: they’ve all had a drinking problem. In recovery from alcohol addiction, each person goes to an AA meeting for different reasons. Some people go because it’s what they know and trust. Others go because it gives them a safe space to process their feelings. Some go because they need the fellowship of others who understand what they’re going through. However you choose to attend your first AA meeting, it’s important that you keep an open mind free of judgment. Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when you first enter your local AA meeting:

December 2, 2022

Developing a Habit Plan in Addiction Recovery to Reduce Relapse Risk in the Process

After Detox

Developing a Habit Plan in Addiction Recovery to Reduce Relapse Risk in the Process

In addiction recovery, it’s common to feel anxious and stressed. Even the most optimistic person would find it challenging to maintain a positive outlook 24/7. However, there are ways to reduce that stress and build a stronger, more solid foundation for your recovery. One of the best ways to do this is by creating a habit plan in your daily life to reduce relapse risk. Creating a habit plan includes identifying specific activities or tasks you can engage in more often throughout your day to help you maintain abstinence outside of treatment and keep yourself drug-free. Engaging in these activities on a regular basis will become almost second nature over time, making them easier to continue outside of treatment as well as when you return for one-on-one therapy sessions with your mental health professional.

November 29, 2022

What is the Best Form of Treatment for Addiction?

Alcohol Addiction

What is the Best Form of Treatment for Addiction?

There is no single best treatment for substance abuse or addiction. Treatment programs have different mechanisms of action, and each is proven to help people in specific ways.
Addiction affects brain circuits that are essential for normal emotion processing, motivation, reward sensitivity, self-control, and cognitive functioning. Certain types of treatments address these underlying causes by helping the individual heal from the trauma that created an attachment disorder and other stressors that led to an addiction. Others help with cravings, relapse prevention, and other symptoms common to substance abuse or addiction. The primary thing that all effective treatment has in common is engagement from the client — they must be committed to their recovery if it’s going to last. Let’s look at some of the most effective forms of treatment available today for your loved one’s substance use or addictive behavior.

November 25, 2022

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Fixed-Schedule vs Symptom-Triggered Dosing in Drug Detox Treatment

What to Expect When You Go to Your First AA Meeting

Developing a Habit Plan in Addiction Recovery to Reduce Relapse Risk in the Process

What is the Best Form of Treatment for Addiction?

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