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The cost of rehab in most of the Country has gotten out of control. This is a result of many challenges, insurance, staffing, regulations, taxes, property tax, rent and leasing expenses, gas and other necessary expenses. In the state of Florida particularly the South Florida model of care quality service does not necessitate a family…
In a 2009 study on Motivational Interviewing. Motivational interviewing is a client centered, semi-directive therapeutic process. Motivational interviewing is non-judgmental, non-confrontational and non-adversarial. The study found evidence that “What therapists reflect back, they will hear more of,” and that promoting talk about change promotes change. What does this mean for the medical model or accepted…
1) Do not allow anything to interrupt your daily recovery. 2) Start early and make it productive. 3) Live a daily set of disciplines, have a schedule and stick to it. 4) Get excited about your day and excite others about life! 5) Make recovery friends and be a great friend. 6) Be confident in…
An alcoholic is a man or woman who has developed the disease of alcoholism. The alcoholic is one who drinks alcohol compulsively and without control. The alcoholic continues to drink alcohol regardless of the devastating effects to his health, relationships and position in society. Over an undetermined period of time, alcohol abuse results in physiological…
If you are reading this article chances are you are either trying to find a way to stop drinking or trying to help a friend or loved one. Chances are that at least one attempt has been made to stop drinking or using without help. This can be very difficult for some and for others,…
As the addict or alcoholic makes the decision to attempt to recover, he or she will invariably encounter different obstacles. One common challenge in early recovery is how to overcome loneliness. Considering the encompassing nature of addiction, associating with mainly other addicts and hours spent in isolation, loneliness is bound to be a bi-product of…
Physicians concerns regarding the use of narcotic pain killers has come full circle during the past century. During the first half of the 1900s many physicians believed the use of opiates would lead to a large number of pain sufferers to become addicted. This belief resulted in large numbers of those with chronic pain, including…
Developing and following a treatment plan in early sobriety is extremely important. Many different resources are available to help you develop a plan. Some resources include a rehab center, counselor, spiritual adviser and a sponsor acquired from 12 step recovery groups. Some issues to be considered while making your plan are: 1. …
Hallucinogenic can be found in some plants and mushrooms and have been used for centuries. Almost all hallucinogens contain nitrogen and are classified as alkaloids and have chemical structures similar to those of natural neurotransmitters. Hallucinogens temporarily interfering with neurotransmitter action or by binding to their receptor sites. They are distributed throughout the brain and…