Once individuals who have been struggling with substance abuse realize they need to get help to heal and overcome addiction, they often find themselves filled with questions. One of the most common questions people have as they consider their need to get drug and alcohol treatment is this one – what is rehab like? First,…
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The fact that you have admitted you need to get away from drugs or alcohol took strength. You may ask yourself if you can simply detox at home or if you need a detox center. In most cases, detox from drugs or alcohol is recommended under supervision at a detox center. However, take a look…
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Your loved one is finally ready to take the first steps to get free of drugs or alcohol. You know they say detox can be challenging but you may wonder if your loved one needs a detox center vs. at-home detox. After all, you’re there with them. Unless there is absolutely no way possible to…
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Making the decision to enter a drug or alcohol detox program is not one you do quickly or lightly. It can be scary when facing the unknown and unfamiliar. However, learning what to expect during detox can assuage these concerns. Just as every individual faces drug and alcohol addiction differently, the detox process can be…
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Your family member has finally taken that step toward recovery from addiction and checked into a substance abuse detox center. You may be wondering what to expect when a loved one is in addiction detox. There are bound to be a lot of questions that you may not get answers to right away. What to…
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When you are facing the uncomfortable period of withdrawal it can be helpful to know how long detox will take. However, giving a specific answer without knowing your individual case is impossible because it depends on a number of factors. Drug detox can take 2 days or 2 weeks with psychological symptoms lasting for months.…
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Getting off drugs is a journey. As with any journey, each step is important but the first one can often be the one that makes the most difference. That is part of the importance of drug detox. By getting through the detox process successfully, you have started to build a strong foundation from which to…
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What Is Drug Detox and How Can It Help You? When you’re struggling with substance abuse or addiction, the goal is to break that addiction and live a clean and sober life. But what is drug detox and how does it help? A licensed drug detox program can help you break the cycle of addiction,…
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Detoxification, or detox, is a complex process designed to create a safe place for your body to rid itself of the chemicals and toxins brought in by drugs and alcohol. In a safe environment, such as at Tides Edge Detox, you can walk the path of getting clean with a bit more ease. Understanding the…
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Depression and Alcohol Having depression isn’t easy, and unfortunately, it can also lead people who struggle with it down a path toward addiction to alcohol. That’s because a lot of people choose to drink to try to reduce their feelings of sadness. That generally doesn’t work, and it creates an unhealthy relationship between depression and…
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