NA (Narcotics Anonymous) and AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) are two of the most influential and effective substance abuse recovery groups. Thousands of people have benefited from these two programs to cure their alcohol or drug addictions. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are two popular forms of recovery programs for people struggling with addiction. While […]
Since alcohol was first introduced to American culture, people have struggled with alcohol misuse and dependence. People have also grappled with the “great debate” for years and years – is alcoholism a disease or a choice? Those who struggled with alcohol misuse and dependence were considered weak moral character, lacking willpower, or even psychologically unhinged. […]
Withdrawal side effects can be incredibly uncomfortable, which can lead a person to resume drinking to alleviate these side effects. Because of this fact, a person with an alcohol use disorder may have several failed attempts to stop drinking. What all of this means is that people who live with an alcohol use disorder are […]
This differs from Level 1 homes which tend to have more relaxed policies on how often drug or alcohol tests are required. The Minnesota Model was also developed during the 1950’s and formed the basis of the social model for recovery, which is foundational to modern-day sober living homes. The program used many of the […]
Content Relapse Prevention: How to Stay Sober After Treatment What is Inpatient Drug Detox? How Long Can You Stay in Inpatient Rehab? Addiction Freedom The first step in the alcohol detoxification process is the evaluation and assessment of the individual seeking detoxification. During this stage, healthcare professionals conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the severity […]