It is no secret that men and women are different. However, most people would not necessarily consider this within the context of a drug rehab or detox program. There are physiological, mental, emotional, and even cultural reasons that men and women might have different needs when it comes to substance abuse detox and treatment. There…
It takes strength and integrity to wake up every day and commit your life to helping others. Firemen, police, and emergency medical technicians are the first to arrive when tragedy strikes. If you don’t have the right coping skills, you may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Various studies link alcohol use and PTSD with the…
The community reinforcement approach (CRA) is a treatment methodology for substance use disorders adapted for clients who are reluctant to pursue treatment. It has shown promise for several types of clients, including adolescents. By recruiting family members, CRA applies persuasive techniques to convince the person needing help to get it. At Pines Recovery Life Detox…
When you receive treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, a variety of approaches can improve your chances of maintaining recovery and drug-free living. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, we offer traditional talk therapies, nutrition, and fitness programs, and combined approaches that mix psychoanalysis with other proven treatment methods, such as acceptance and…
Are you facing the need to step away from your home and enter into treatment? Addiction treatment for Massachusetts residents does not have to be close to home. It should be a place where you find yourself surrounded by professionals who can help and guide you. It should also be a place where you feel…
During recovery, some patients who smoke cigarettes may switch to vaping as an alternative. However, this decision could put their recovery chances at risk. Vaping and recovery from drug or alcohol addiction are not a good mix. But, there are healthier alternatives to vaping that can provide stress relief without compromising healing. Here at Pines…
Anger and addiction have a close connection for many patients in recovery. In fact, unresolved or misplaced anger could compromise patients’ success. Consequently, during recovery, patients who have anger issues need therapy to learn methods of managing it. In doing so, they can improve their chances of making a full recovery from addiction and have…
Quitting drugs or alcohol addiction begins with reaching out for help. However, there are many addiction rehab centers to choose from that offer varying levels of care. The first step toward finding the best option for recovery is understanding the types of centers and what happens in them. Pines Recovery Life Detox can guide individuals…
When drug and alcohol addiction occurs together, it may be known as polysubstance abuse. This isn’t the only kind of multiple substance abuse, though. At Pines Recovery Life Detox, our team is here to help you if you or someone you know is dealing with this condition. What is Polysubstance Abuse? Polysubstance abuse is the…
Opioid addiction has a serious impact not only on the person who has a substance use disorder but also on their friends, family, colleagues, and others. Addiction is a disease that has far-reaching effects requiring professional support to heal from. Addiction recovery has the potential to help them back to a place of sobriety so…