The decision to seek intensive treatment for a substance abuse problem is not often an easy one to make, due to factors like the social stigma that surrounds addiction, the internal sense of guilt and shame that can come with addiction issues, and practical and financial considerations that can make committing to a treatment program […]
What Are The “Twelve Steps?” One of the oldest, most respected, and most tried and true approaches to addiction recovery are the Twelve Steps, which we use as a central tenet of our treatment program here at Delray Beach IOP. The twelve steps originated in 1935, when they were developed and codified in the “Big […]
As our past blog posts have enumerated, addiction is an incredibly complex disease, one that has no straightforward “cure.” However, it is a disease that can go into a robust, lasting remission if a person dedicates themselves wholeheartedly to recovery and receives the appropriate physical and psychological treatment. But while treatment creates a solid foundation […]
How long a patient stays in addiction treatment is highly variable, depending on the severity of their substance abuse problem, what level of care they require in their treatment, the strength of their motivation to recover, their individual mental and physical health needs, their personal and professional obligations, how long they have been using what […]
When a friend or family member is addicted to drugs, you may feel the strong urge to talk to them about it. It’s incredibly important to be sure that you’re going about it as positively and compassionately as possible, all while respecting yourself. Learn About Addiction Starting a conversation begins with educating yourself about addiction. […]
Addiction is an incredibly complicated disease that can persist for many reasons. But, especially with certain highly physically addictive drugs—for instance, alcohol and opiates—the persistence of physical cravings for substances is a huge driver of continual abuse and relapses. This is where the idea of medication assisted treatment comes in. While no medication can “cure” […]
If you’ve made the decision to seek addiction treatment, whether for yourself or for someone you love, it’s understandable that you might be a little overwhelmed. Treatment services for addiction exist on a pretty wide continuum, and the distinctions between, for example, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and detox programs can be overwhelming to someone who […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD can occur after a person has experienced some form of major trauma. This disorder is commonly linked to alcohol addiction and can affect men and women, as well as active or veteran military members. Read on for more about how PTSD and alcohol abuse are related. What Is PTSD? PTSD […]
Although many U.S. residents need and want addiction treatment, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that a large percentage of individuals don’t receive help because they can’t afford it. While there are many factors that add to the cost of treatment, there are also several ways to decrease these costs. Type of Care The […]
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